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Since 2010 when Marylebone’s London Planetarium closed, the capital has had only one planetarium, found at the Royal Observatory in Greenwich. However, in 2026, a brand new cinema of stars is arriving in the capital.
From January 30 2026, space nuts, science lovers and wannabe astronauts will be able to gaze at the night sky in a swanky new 360-degree dome inside Battersea Power Station. The totally out-of-this-world immersive experience, named Planetarium Go UK, will arrive in the UK from Spain for a limited time only, bringing its ‘cutting-edge’ pop-up planetarium to the ex-power station.
Planetarium Go UK promises high-resolution projections inside a ‘premium structure’, using state-of-the-art tech to showcase a programme covering all things from the final frontier. Wanting to make astronomy accessible to all, the pop-up is going to be family-friendly, with science-led storytelling that will focus on STEM inspiration, sustainability and scientific outreach.
Perfect for budding astronomers, the temporary experience will display various 20- to 30-minute films that explore and educate about galaxies, planets and cosmic phenomena.
José Jiménez, chief executive of Planetarium Go UK and AstroÁndalus, said: ‘Our purpose is to bring science to more places and offer immersive experiences that spark curiosity and inspire STEM pathways from an early age. Planetarium Go UK blends education and excitement to transform learning into a memorable experience. We work with communities, schools and local organisations to make science accessible to everyone, bringing a mobile planetarium to cities that do not yet have one.’
Planetarium Go UK is open from January 30 2026 until March 1 in Power Station Park. Tickets start from £15 and are available to book online now.
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