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Explore the mysteries of space in At-Bristol
3 November 2005 - 5 March 2006
Have you ever wondered what life is like on another planet? Find out in
Space detectives: investigating our Solar System, a brand new touring
exhibition in Explore-At-Bristol running from 3 November 2005 until 5
March 2006.
Created by the Science Museum, London, and sponsored by the Particle
Physics and Astronomy Research Council, this fun space-themed exhibition
gives a fascinating insight into the UK’s involvement in missions to
explore our Solar System.
The hunt is on. UK space scientists are sending out smart new technology
to explore the mysteries of our Solar System. But what will they discover
about planets, moons and comets? Space detectives picks up the trail.
Could there be life on another planet? What are Saturn's secrets? Where
did our Solar System come from? Unravel the mysteries, design your own
lander in one of the exciting interactive space games, and see some
original artefacts from space missions!
Space detectives: investigating our Solar System is suitable for
all ages over 7 and is free with a ticket to Explore. For more bookings
and more information, please call 0845 345 1235.
To contact the At-Bristol Press Office, please call Annabel Iles:
Tel: 0117 915 7152, fax: 0117 915 7200 or email
annabel.iles@at-bristol.org.uk
Note to Editors:
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At-Bristol, a registered
charity, has won 13 awards since opening in 2000 including the Good
Britain Guide 2001’s ‘Family Attraction of the Year’ and ‘Large Attraction
of the Year’ in the England in Excellence Awards South West. It consists
of three attractions:
Explore-At-Bristol - a hands-on science centre, IMAX® Theatre-At-Bristol
- the largest cinema screen in the west of England and Wildwalk-At-Bristol
- a journey from the origins of life to the ends of the Earth.
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It is a Landmark
Millennium Attraction whose principal partners include the Millennium
Commission (£44.3 million), the South West of England Regional Development
Agency (£17.1 million) and Bristol City Council (£15.7 million).
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The Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC)
is the sponsor of Space detectives: investigating our Solar System.
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PPARC is the UK's strategic science investment agency.
It funds research, education and public understanding in four broad
areas of science - particle physics, astronomy, Solar System science and
particle astrophysics. For more information see
www.pparc.ac.uk
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UK scientists are heavily involved in the Cassini-Huygens
mission through building instruments for both Cassini (six instruments)
and Huygens (two instruments). They are also involved in operating the
instruments and analysing results. To learn more about space missions
with UK involvement, visit
http://www.uk2planets.org.uk
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