Planetarium Nights: Distant Worlds: Alien Life? at Melbourne Planetarium

Join me for a fulldome film under the stars at the Melbourne Planetarium in Spotswood. On Friday 11 September we're heading along to Distant Worlds: Alien Life? (52 min) — a beautiful planetarium film exploring one of the oldest questions we've ever asked: are we alone? The Universe is filled with billions of stars and planets, and Earth is still the only place we know for sure is inhabited.

We'll meet outside the Planetarium gates at 7:00pm for a quick hello, head in around 7:15pm to scan tickets and find seats, and the film starts at 7:30pm. It wraps up around 8:30pm, which is where the meetup finishes.

This is a casual social meetup so we can go along together — it isn't run by, affiliated with, or endorsed by Museums Victoria or Scienceworks. Please book your own ticket directly with them. An RSVP here is not a ticket and doesn't include entry.
Planetarium Nights is an 18+ event.

Who this is for

• Anyone curious about space, astronomy, or the search for life beyond Earth
• People who'd enjoy a relaxed Friday night that isn't a pub
• Coming solo? You're very welcome — plenty of people come on their own and it's an easy group to say hello to

Links

• Meetup start point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkbsTuYhPdoL1mKj8
• Planetarium Nights info and tickets: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/whats-on/planetarium-nights/
• Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpEsB3x1q5Y
• Getting here and parking: https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/plan-your-visit/getting-here-and-parking/

Timeline

• 7:00pm – Meet outside the Planetarium gates and say hello
• 7:15pm – Head inside and scan tickets
• 7:30pm – Film starts
• ~8:30pm – Film ends and the meetup finishes

Tickets / cost

• Book your own ticket through the Museums Victoria site — don't leave it to the night, as sessions can sell out.
• Museums Victoria currently lists single-session tickets at $25 adult, $22 concession and $20 for members.
• Please check the Planetarium Nights page for current pricing before booking.
• Make sure you book the 7:30pm session on Friday 11 September.

Transport

• Spotswood station is a short walk from Scienceworks, and trains on the Werribee and Williamstown lines stop there
• There's parking on site — see the Scienceworks "Getting here and parking" page above for details
• It'll be dark by the time we finish, so plan your way home in advance

Bring

• Your ticket (on your phone is fine)
• ID — it's an 18+ event
• A jacket, it's September and Spotswood gets breezy

Expect

• Difficulty: Easy — you're sitting in a reclined seat looking up
• Pace: Relaxed
• Vibe: Curious, low-key, friendly
• Group style: Casual and welcoming, no need to know anyone

Important notes

• This isn't run by or affiliated with Museums Victoria or Scienceworks — we're just a social group going along together
• Book and pay for your own ticket directly with them; an RSVP here doesn't include entry or guarantee a seat
• Please follow all venue rules and staff instructions on the night
• Arrive on time — once the film starts, latecomers may not be able to get in
• Programs and session times are set by the venue and can change, so keep an eye on the Planetarium Nights page
• If your plans change, please update your RSVP so numbers stay clear.