National Science Week at the Digital Dome

As part of the National Science Week to promote, exhibit and communicate awareness in science, we will have two fulldome shows and public talks between Monday 4 August - Wednesday 6 August at the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome.

Please reserve your seats (tickets are free)

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/328849-national-science-week-at-wits-digital-dome/#/

Fulldome show: "100 Years of Eternity"

Date: Monday 4 August

Times: 10:00 and14:00

The fulldome show is suitable for 14 years and above; it is not suitable for younger children.

Strictly no late entry.

Children below 5 years old are not allowed for any shows at the Digital Dome.

Public Talks

Monday 4 August, 18:00 - 19:00 - Professor Matt Hilton on "The Oldest Light in the Universe" on the Cosmic Microwave Background.

Tuesday, 5 August, 18:00 - 19:00 - Professor Deepak Kar on "Searching for the greatest mystery in the universe using the biggest experiment" on Dark Matter search using the Large Hadron Collider.

Wednesday, 6 August, 18:00 - 19:00 - Ms Fazilah Nothlawala on "Quantum imaging ghosts with patterns of light" .

School Shows

School shows run from Tuesday - Friday, with an hour-long show at 9.30 am, 11 am, and 12.30 pm.

For school shows, please email bookings.digitaldome@wits.ac.za

Public Shows

The Digital Dome has a maximum seating capacity of 200. Currently, tickets are only available via Webtickets.

For queries, please email at info.digitaldome@wits.ac.za or call us at 011 717 1390

Please take note of the following:

Strictly no late entry. 

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Children under the age of 5 years are not permitted in the Digital Dome.

Food, sweets, and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.

Some shows might include flashing images.

Shows may not be photographed, as they are copyrighted.

We reserve the right to:

*replace the show advertised with a new show [suitable for the same audience]

*cancel the show should disaster strike either our power supply or the presenter.

Show Schedule

 Click to Book Via Webtickets

   011 717 1390