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We bring the universe to you.

A full planetarium, right in your school hall. Classes take turns stepping inside for a live, interactive show under the stars, and nobody has to leave the building.

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Why Big Bear

A school trip without the bus

No coaches, no permission slips and no lost teaching time. We arrive, inflate the planetarium in your hall or gym, and classes come to us one after another. Every show is presented live, so we pitch it to each group and answer their questions as we go.

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No trip needed

The planetarium comes to you, so the whole day happens on your own school grounds.

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Whole-school days

We plan a timetable with you so class after class gets their turn in the planetarium.

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Every age

From junior infants to Leaving Cert, each show is pitched to the class in front of us.

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Any weather

Indoors in your hall or gym, the sky inside the planetarium is always clear.

Our shows

All STEM subjects covered

Space is the doorway to every STEM subject. Our live, interactive shows weave science, technology, engineering and maths together, pitched to the age of the group in front of us.

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Science

Physics, chemistry, biology & Earth science
  • Our Solar System: Explore the Sun, planets, moons and asteroids.
  • Stars and Galaxies: Discover how stars form and what makes up a galaxy.
  • Gravity and Orbits: Learn what keeps planets moving around the Sun.
  • Earth and the Night Sky: Understand day and night, seasons and eclipses.
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Technology

The tools that let us explore
  • Telescopes: Discover how powerful instruments reveal distant stars, planets and galaxies.
  • Satellites: Explore how satellites observe Earth and help us study space.
  • Space Probes and Rovers: Learn how robotic explorers investigate other planets.
  • Space Imaging: See how cameras and sensors capture the universe beyond human sight.
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Engineering

Designing things that work in space
  • Rocket Design: Discover how engineers build rockets to launch spacecraft into space.
  • Spacecraft and Satellites: Explore how vehicles are designed to operate in the harsh conditions of space.
  • Planetary Rovers: Learn how engineers build robots to travel across and investigate other worlds.
  • Space Telescopes: See how precision engineering creates instruments that study distant stars and galaxies.
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Maths

Numbers, patterns and shapes in the sky
  • Distances in Space: Explore how we measure the vast distances between planets and stars.
  • Orbits and Patterns: Discover how maths helps us understand and predict the movements of planets and moons.
  • Size and Scale: Compare the sizes of Earth, the Sun and other objects in our universe.
  • Time and Cycles: Investigate how days, years and lunar phases relate to movements in space.
From junior infants to sixth class

Primary Schools

Big wonder for small astronomers. Children lie back, look up and explore the night sky together.

  • Science: the Sun, Moon, planets, day and night, and the seasons
  • Technology: telescopes, satellites and how we look at space
  • Engineering: rockets, astronauts and the Moon landings
  • Maths: shapes, sizes, patterns and counting the stars
  • Links with primary science and SESE geography
Junior Cycle, TY and Leaving Cert

Secondary Schools

Deeper journeys for curious minds, from how stars are born to the edge of the observable universe.

  • Science: the life cycle of stars, from nebulae to black holes
  • Technology: how telescopes, probes and data reveal the universe
  • Engineering: spacecraft, space stations and missions happening now
  • Maths: the scale of the universe, light-years, orbits and gravity
  • Supports the Junior Cycle Science Earth and Space strand, and a great fit for Transition Year and Science Week
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See it in action

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FAQ

Good questions

Anything else? Call us on 083 800 1933. We're always happy to talk space.

How much space do you need?

A school hall, sports hall or large room with enough floor space and headroom for the planetarium. Tell us about your hall and we'll confirm it's a fit before the day.

How many classes can see a show?

We plan a timetable with you so groups rotate through the planetarium across the day. Let us know how many classes you have and we'll work it out together.

What do we need to provide?

Just the space and access to a standard power socket. We bring the planetarium, the projection equipment and everything else.

Can every child take part?

Talk to us about any access or sensory needs in your group and we'll plan the show around them.

Book a show

Ready for lift-off?

Tell us your date, venue and group and we'll get back to you with availability and a quote.

Your enquiry goes straight to our inbox, and we'll reply by email or phone.