An action-packed Mars Month at Stardome kicks off in March with a full-scale Opportunity Rover replica and a brand new Stardome-created show, Mars: The Red Planet.
Plus there’s Martian-themed sci-fi movies, and free screenings of Good Night Oppy!
Opportunity Rover
Come and see Oppy! A full-scale model of the Opportunity rover has been made right here in Aotearoa by University of Auckland engineering students and will be on permanent display at Stardome from 12 March. (Free with Stardome entry).
To celebrate our new arrival, there are free screenings of Good Night Oppy (registration required and subject to availability.) This documentary is the incredible true story of how a 90-day mission became a 15-year journey. The film follows the team behind the creation of the rover and the remarkable bond forged between a robot and its humans, millions of miles away.
Oppy’s new home at Stardome has been made possible by the U.S. Embassy & Consulate in New Zealand.
Mars: The Red Planet A new Stardome original production for 2025 - Mars: The Red Planet.
In this live presenter-led planetarium show, you will explore humanity's relationship with our neighbouring planet.
Mars has always held a presence in our mythology. From ancient beliefs of its powers to the emergence of Martians in popular culture to planetary rovers and terraforming, what will the future hold for humans and the red planet?
Martian Sci-fi in March:
The Martian – 5 March, 7.30pm, Total Recall – 12 March, 8.00pm, Mission to Mars – Wednesday 19 March, 8.00pm Mars Attacks! - 26 March, 8.00pm
www.stardome.org.nz/mars-month
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