This autumn, Jodrell Bank invites stargazers, culture lovers and cosmic connoisseurs alike to venture into a realm of interstellar wonder, with a brand-new exhibition, a thrilling Sci-Fi Film Season, and the eagerly anticipated return of the Astro Nights series.
From the sweeping, immersive grandeur of Interstellar and Dune to the vivid future worlds of Alien and District 9, Jodrell Bank celebrates an autumn of astronomy with a season of thrilling sci-fi cinema in the Space Dome.
Whether you’re into cult classics, modern masterpieces or bone-chilling extraterrestrial peril, these special 2D screenings promise an unforgettable night of big-screen excitement beneath the stars.
Check out the full line-up and book your tickets below.
Running from the end of autumn into winter and beyond, Jodrell’s wildly popular Astro Nights return to whisk budding astronauts on an adventure across the night sky, with a programme featuring hands-on stargazing, expert-led talks and stunning views of the nocturnal vista across a selection of evenings.
Set against the backdrop of the legendary Lovell Telescope, each event invites guests to explore space like never before, whether through guided tours of the constellations or interactive astronomy sessions.
With events tailored for adults, kids, and even Uniformed Groups, Astro Nights guarantee a uniquely inspiring evening out for cosmically curious guests of all ages.
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- Words:
- Wolf McFarlane
- Published on:
- Thu 4 Sep 2025
Following the extraordinary success of Apollo Remastered in 2022, bestselling author and NASA digital restoration expert Andy Saunders returns to Jodrell Bank with the ‘prequel’ – the breathtaking, landmark new exhibition, Gemini and Mercury Remastered.
Billed as ‘a visual odyssey that brings to life the pivotal, intimate moments from the very dawn of human space exploration,’ Gemini and Mercury Remastered features Saunders’ mesmerising enhancements of original film from the revolutionary planetary projects, revealing unprecedented detail and clarity in some of the earliest – and most beautiful – photographs of Earth ever captured.
Timed to mark the 60th anniversaries of the Gemini missions and coinciding with Jodrell Bank’s 80th anniversary Heritage Season, this unmissable exhibition celebrates humanity’s vision, ambition and intrepid spirit while offering a timely reminder of the fragile majesty of our home.
On Sat 6 Sep, you can be among the first to explore the exhibition and meet Andy Saunders in person, as he signs copies of Gemini and Mercury Remastered. A limited number of books will be available on site (cash only), so pre-order below to secure your copy.