Peter Harrison Planetarium


The southern half of the Royal Observatory includes this state-of-the-art, 120-seat planetarium – the only one in London. It's equipped with a digital laser projector that can lay out the heavens on the inside of its roof. It runs several informative shows a day, including a programme for kids, and it's best to book in advance.


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