About the British Association of Planetaria
The BAP promotes planetaria as an ideal means of inspiring interest and increasing understanding of space and the sky at night.
This website aims to provide the most complete and current directory of UK planetaria. A planetarium featured on this site may be a huge star theatre with seating for over 100 visitors, or a small mobile dome catering for audiences of 20-30 that can bring the awe and wonder of the night's sky to your own venue. All share the common goal of providing interesting, educational and entertaining shows to schools, groups and members of the public.
As an organisation we are a friendly and supportive group of planetarium professionals. We keep up-to-date with advances in astronomy and planetaria technologies through regular communication and annual meetings where we can share our knowledge, skills and experiences.
Members of the BAP Council
- Jenny Shipway (INTECH Science Centre & Planetarium, Winchester)
President and IPS Representative - Jen Longman (World Museum, Liverpool)
Secretary - Ben Brown (Explorer Dome, Bristol)
Treasurer - Jen Longman (World Museum, Liverpool)
Membership Officer - Shaaron Leverment (Explorer Dome, Bristol)
Past President
Honorary members of the BAP
The following people have contributed to the BAP over many years, their efforts being of great benefit to our members:
John Brown, Undine Concannon, Teresa Grafton, Eva Hans, Terence Murtagh, Ray Worthy
Council Members: Claire, Paul & Shaaron at Greenwich 2009
(Photo courtesy of NSC Creative)
Members of the BAP at Armagh 2006
(Photo courtesy of Mario Di Maggio)
Join the BAP :
If you feel that you or your organisation could benefit from being a BAP member, then take a moment to fill out our membership application form.