Summer 2016 Events Programme Welcome to Mills Observatory Summer 2016!

Gifted to the people of Dundee in 1935, Mills Observatory is Britain’s first purpose-built public Observatory. Situated on the summit of Balgay Hill in magnificent woodland surroundings, the Observatory offers spectacular views of the River Tay and surrounding areas from its viewing balcony. This summer, the Observatory is open to the public on selected dates for a varied programme of events, including activities for children & families, planetarium shows, astronomy talks and solar viewing. www.leisureandculturedundee.com/mills

Exhibition

Outer Space | Inner Space Available to view during summer opening hours.

This summer, discover an exciting new world through an exhibition of images from the University of Dundee. Travel through the furthest regions of outer space down to the microscopic details of life on earth! Outer Space | Inner Space is a new science communication venture, creating an adaptable immersive space at Mills Observatory, promoting cutting-edge research from the University of Dundee in Life Sciences, Computing, Physics, Mathematics, Medicine and Astronomy. For further details, visit www.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk/outer-space-inner-space FREE. No need to book, just drop in! Live Performance

Dundee Rep’s 14-16s & 16-18s Youth Theatre present Experiment 01: Abandoned Thu 23, Fri 24, Sat 25 June, evenings.

Welcome to a place of shattered glass and shattered hearts. We are the abandoned, the forgotten, the unknown. You are the invited, the witnesses, the jury! Performed in and around the Observatory, this exciting piece of site-specific theatre will lead you on a journey where nothing is quite as it seems in our City of Discovery. Created and performed by Dundee Rep Theatre’s 14-18s Youth Theatre, featuring original, live music and a cast of 40! Please note, Experiment 01: Abandoned is a site-specific show and will involve movement and walking, but there will be seating in some scenes. Outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear is recommended. Suitable for children aged 10yrs and over. For further information or to discuss any access requirements, please contact Dundee Rep Box Office, prior to booking. Booking essential at Dundee Rep Box Office on 01382 223530 or at www.dundeerep.co.uk Tickets: £7 Concessions: £6 (Friends of Dundee Rep, Children and Dundee Student Pass: £5)

Community

Group Visits Available April - August

Visits to Mills Observatory for community groups can be arranged throughout the summer. Each visit includes a planetarium show, a solar viewing session (weather permitting) or ‘hands on’ astronomy activity. For bookings or further information, please contact [email protected] £25 per group. Booking essential.

MillsObservatory @millsobs Please note activities and events may be subject to change activities and events Please note Children & Families

Saturday Stars Children’s 1-3pm Sci-Art Day

Sat 16 & 30 April, 14 & 28 May, Sat 11 June 9 July, 6 & 20 Aug 11am-3pm The Saturday Stars Team return to Mills Observatory this summer Science and Art come together bringing lots of fun for children and as the Observatory becomes families. Come along each month a space gallery for the day. and make new friends, take part in Drop in for as long as you cool astronomy themed activities, want and help us transform games and mini planetarium shows. the building inside and out! If the sun shines on the day, there Children’s Art Week takes place Saturday 11 will also be an opportunity to to Sunday 19 June 2016 and is a nationwide celebration of creativity for children and families. do some solar viewing through the Observatory’s telescopes! www.engage.org/childrens-art-week

FREE. No need to book, just drop in! FREE. No need to book, just drop in! Tours & Talks Summer Rocks from Space! Planetarium Shows Sat 23 July 1-1.30pm 2-3pm Only four meteorite falls have been Wed 6 April, 4 May, 1 Jun, seen in Scotland. One of them, 13 Jul & 10 Aug the Strathmore meteorite, landed to the north of Dundee in 1917 Take a tour of the night sky in the and can now be seen on display at Observatory’s Planetarium Room the Observatory. Join our Natural and learn about constellations, History Curator to find out what the asteroids and galaxies. meteorite is made of, how old it is £1 Adults, 50p Children. and what happened when it landed. Booking essential on 01382 435967. FREE. Booking essential on 01382 435967. Please note activities and events may be subject to change activities and events Please note may be subject to change activities and events Please note Visitor Information Summer Opening Hours

Wednesdays Saturdays 6 & 20 April, 4 & 18 May, 10am-4pm 16 & 30 April, 14 & 28 May, 10am - 4pm 1 & 15 June, 13 & 27 July, 10 & 24 Aug 11 June, 9 & 23 July, 6 & 20 Aug

Admission and Bookings Inspirational Venue Hire Admission to the Observatory, displays and Set in the beautiful surroundings of telescopes is free. A small charge applies to Balgay Park, Mills Observatory offers Planetarium Shows and Guided Group Visits an alternative and bespoke event and booking for these activities is essential. experience. We can accommodate a range of events including Meetings, Access Wedding Ceremonies and opportunities • Free parking is available for smaller film and photography shoots. outside the building. For more information, please contact • There is a ramp to the ground [email protected] floor level for visitors who require wheelchair access. Astronomy Displays, Gift Aid Lecture Room and Planetarium are You can now Gift Aid your donations at four located on the ground floor level. Leisure & Culture Dundee (LACD) venues. • Guide dogs, hearing dogs and This means that you can increase the other recognised assistance value of your donations to LACD by 25% dogs are admitted. at no extra cost to you, because Leisure • Please note that no lift is available & Culture Dundee is a registered Scottish for access to the Observatory’s Charity (No SCO42421), and can reclaim upper levels, which include the tax from HM Revenue and Customs on balcony and dome areas. donations. Every penny helps and being able to gain an extra 25p for every £1 Facilities given makes a massive difference. • Visitor toilets (including 1 accessible toilet) are located Mills Observatory on the ground floor level. Glamis Road, Balgay Park, • The Observatory Shop is full of Dundee DD2 2UB inspired astronomical gift ides, T: (01382) 435967 including books, children’s’ toys and E: mills.observatory@ leisureandculturedundee.com activities, postcards and telescopes for all levels of stargazing. Looking for How to find us – info and map an extra special gift or memento of For further information about Mills your visit? – drop in and explore our Observatory, please visit unique Mills 80th Anniversary range! www.leisureandculturedundee.com or find us onFacebook/Twitter

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