Legendary astronaut Tim Peake is coming to York this November! While tickets to hear the man himself are sold out, there are still tickets are still available for a day of amazing kids’ activities around space and Tim Peake’s mission on November 6th with the Space Agency and University of York scientists, and it’s FREE! Here’s what’s happening:
- Try out programming with Astro Pi (https://astro-pi.org/)
- Get hands-on with the Astro Science Challenge (https://www.astrosciencechallenge.com/)
- Be wowed by a Destination Space show (https://www.destinationspace.uk/)
- Venture into a planetarium and visit the International Space Station
- Star in a film with green screen technology from Into Film (https://www.intofilm.org/)
- Look down on the Earth with Earth Observation Detectives (https://principia.org.uk/activity/eodetective/)
- Make and launch rockets
- Train like an Astronaut with Mission X (https://trainlikeanastronaut.org/)
- Conduct your own research with TimPix (https://principia.org.uk/activity/timpix/)
- Become part of Team Tim in an interactive science show (https://spacefund.co.uk/shows/team-tim/)
- Hear from the experts with talks about the latest space missions
With talks, film showings, an exhibition and family friendly workshops for all ages, there’s something for everyone.
Public Day – Sunday 6 November, 10am to 4pm – Physics/Exhibition Centre, University of York
