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Heaven's above: Explore the night sky

Date: Thursday 3rd October
Time: 18:30 - 21:00
Entry: Free
Location: ÃÛèÖÍø Central Library

Hampshire Astronomical Group will present a special evening suitable for all ages. Learn how to use a telescope and look through one to explore space, handle a meteorite and enjoy informative and accessible talks and films about astronomy.

This event is free, but booking is essential. To book your place call 023 9268 8057, email askalibrarian@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or pop into any ÃÛèÖÍø Library.

Space for our Future - panel discussion

Date: Friday 4th October
Time: 18:30 - 19:30  
Entry: Free
Location: 1st Floor, Ravelin Sports Centre 

Join space experts from the ÃÛèÖÍø and our regional partners to discover how space impacts our everyday lives and what the space industry might look like in the future. From the way we launch satellites into space, to the effects of space weather here on Earth, our panel will share their insights into how the space industry is rapidly evolving, explain why we all need to care about space, and showcase the incredible work being done right here on our doorsteps.

2001: A Space Odyssey 

Date: Friday 4th October
Time: Film begins at 19:00
Location: No. 6 cinema, Boathouse 6, ÃÛèÖÍø Historic Dockyard, ÃÛèÖÍø, PO1 3LJ

No. 6 cinema is supporting the ÃÛèÖÍø's series of events for World Space Week, an international celebration of science and technology, and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition. ​They'll be showing  2001: A Space Odyssey​, the 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick.

Aspex Family workshops

Date: Saturday 5th & October 12th
Time: 11:00 - 13:00
Entry: Free
Location: Aspex Gallery, Gunwharf Quays

Aspex are excited to partner with the ÃÛèÖÍø to bring these World Space Week inspired workshops to families in the city. Imagine the colonies of the future and design your settlement to add to the Earth or a fantastical off-world planet settlement in deep space. Led by our Creative Engagement Team, these sessions are suitable for all ages, and designed to ignite the imagination and fuel the creativity of the whole family!

Stories from space

Date: Saturday 5th October
Time: 11:00 - 12:00
Entry: Free
Location: Carnegie Library 

Children can enjoy space themed hands-on activities and learn about 19th Century technology, discoveries and achievements plus navigation and the Royal Navy. Free and drop-in.

Stories from space

Date: Saturday 5th October
Time: 11:00 - 12:00 
Entry: Free
Location: ÃÛèÖÍø Central Library

Children can enjoy space themed hands-on activities about space programmes, NASA and moon landings. Learn about Tim Peake, Brian Cox, Patrick Moore and Brian May, plus navigation and the Royal Navy. Free and drop-in.

Space and Creativity

Date: Tuesday 8th October
Time: 19:30 - 20:30 
Entry: Free
Location: Aspex Gallery, Gunwharf Quays

From van Gogh to Giger, the night sky and space have inspired the highest levels of creativity and art. Join Professor David Bacon as he reflects on past highlights, and invites new collaborations between artists and scientists, to generate truly awe-inspiring new work.

Space in the Movies - science fact or fiction?

Date: Thursday 10th October
Time: 19:30 - 21:00
Entry: Free
Location: Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays 

Have you ever wondered what concepts from science-fiction could one day become reality? Join scientists from the ÃÛèÖÍø’s Institute of Cosmology and Gravitation as they discuss the crossover between science and science-fiction. From space stations to warp drives, and wormholes to artificial intelligence, discover what science-fiction is close to becoming science-fact. 

School workshops

We’ll be running space mission design workshops for Key Stage 2 at The D-Day Story throughout World Space Week. Please contact Jeremy Thomas on jeremy.thomas@port.ac.uk for further information and details on how to book.