Celebrate summer with a weekend full of fun! Come and immerse yourself in Spectacular Science across all topics with many extra activities for the whole family. Activities are including in the cost of your admission (please note you are able to do a special drawing activity with the bicycle drawing machine at a small extra charge).
Keep checking the website for further details but below is a list of confirmed activities and external exhibitors:
We are also being joined by external exhibitors who will offer activities alongside our own spectacular science exhibits and exhibitions. All in all there will be plenty of activities to inspire and excite you. See below for the external exhibitors who have confirmed that they will be joining us.
All this extra science is FREE when you purchase admission into The Observatory Science Centre.
Content of the weekend may be subject to change.
See below for more information about the extra activities and external exhibitors (more information coming soon).
The Sun is a fascinating object to look at BUT don't ever try and look at it without specialist equipment because you will damage your eyes. Our STEM ambassador volunteers will be hosting a range of specialist solar telescopes so you are able to view the Sun safely. These telescopes have special filters that allow you to look directly at the Sun without damaging your eyes.
If the weather is good there will be an opportunity to create some gigantic bubbles with our special equipment.
Come and learn all about satellites and find out how they are used to benefit the Earth. You will be able to make your own satellite using recycled materials and scan satellite images to find where OSC is located and to look for penguin poo!
This show looks at the many advancements in technology from the very beginning of human existence to where we are today. From fire to rockets, lightning to electricity, come and find out how humans mastered space travel. Watch out for the Van de Graaf generator and take a ride on a mini hovercraft!
The James Webb Space Telescope (the NASA/ESA £10bn successor to the Hubble Space Telescope) was launched on Christmas Day 2021, and over the next few decades it will be used by astronomers around the world - including astronomers here at Sussex. The University has constructed a model of the Webb Space Telescope which, together with a thermal camera & large screen TV, will be on display at the science festival.
https://www.sussex.ac.uk/physics/outreach/public/jwst
Ovesco is based in Lewes and was founded to locally promote renewable energy and lower carbon footprints. We have installed community financed solar panels on 14 buildings, mainly schools. We provide free energy advice to members of the public and attend educational events. Ovesco will have an array of fantastic activities including a bicycle generator; solar powered buggies; hydrogen fuel cell cars; hydropower generator; wind turbines and more!
Draw colourful geometric flower patterns onto art paper, using Bicycle Spirograph drawing machines made from old bike parts by Brighton science-artist Nick Sayers. Inspired by classic children’s toy Spirograph and Heath Robinson’s quirky contraptions, this art activity will boggle your eyes and twist your brain. Drawings on art paper £5, or try drawing patterns for free using the bike cog spirograph.
SWT manage over 30 nature reserves across Sussex that people can explore and enjoy. They act to protect the wildlife and the natural environment across Sussex and create opportunities for people of all ages to learn about nature and connect with it. They inspire people through events, publications and courses to care for nature. They conduct research that supports the conservation of nature in Sussex and engage with policy makers and other organisations to encourage positive change.
https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/
Our Plastic Free Community is part of Surfers Against Sewage and together we can create a future where single use plastics are reduced and finally eliminated. We are committed to celebrating a positive impact in Eastbourne and being part of a larger movement will enable us to make a huge difference to protect our planet.
https://www.plasticfreeeastbourne.co.uk/index.html
