25 minutes, ages 4 and up
Our star
The sun up close: bubbling plasma, giant flares, a total eclipse, and why the solar panels on Abuja rooftops work so well.
The story
What happens in the show
- 01
A ball of fire
How big is the sun? A million Earths would fit inside. We fill the dome with it, slowly and gently.
- 02
Eclipse
Watch the moon slide across and the day turn to dusk. We explain how to watch one safely.
- 03
Power from light
Panels, batteries and the solar plant on our own roof, which keeps the halls lit when the grid goes down.
Facts
In numbers
- 25minutes
- 8minutes for sunlight to reach us
- 109Earths across
- 1show a day
Who it is for
Good for
Seats recline, the sound is warm rather than loud, and the presenter checks in with the audience every few minutes. Under 3s may sit on a lap for free.
Tickets
Prices
Adult add-on
₦3,500
On top of a day ticketChild add-on
₦2,500
Ages 3 to 15Example prices. Members see every show free.
From the show
Stills from the dome. Tap a photo to see it larger.
Questions about Our star
Will my child be scared?
The lights dim slowly and the presenter talks the whole way through. If anyone needs a break, the exit is lit in soft red and staff will help.
Is it the same every time?
The story is the same, but every audience asks different questions, so no two shows end the same way.
Can schools book it?
Yes. It links to the Basic Science and Physics curriculum, and teachers get a free worksheet pack.
