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Rocket Week

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Dates:18 February 2013 - 22 February 2013
Times:10:00 - 17:00
What is it:Family event
Organiser:Jodrell Bank
Venue opening hours:10 am to 5pm
How much:Adult £6.50 Child £4.50 / £4.50
Who is it for:University staff, Primary schools, Families, Adults, Alumni, Current University students, General public, Post 16, Secondary schools
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Join us on a rocket journey to space and find out how far it is to the Moon and what would happen if we didn’t wear a spacesuit in space. There are interactive demonstrations that might create a fizz and a bang as we launch a few rockets of our own! This science show is suitable for 5 years upwards.

Science shows 11.30, 12.30 and 2.30 (pre booking recommended)

Ask an Expert 1.30pm Come and ask a Jodrell Bank Expert all those burning questions about stars, planets or the telescope

Activities are free, normal admission applies

Price: Adult £6.50 Child £4.50

Concessions: £4.50

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Jodrell Bank
Bomish Lane
Lower Withington
Cheshire SK11 9DL

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Jodrell bank Discovery Centre

01477 571 766

Jodrell.visitor.centre@manchester.ac.uk

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