Microscopic Meteorites – Launches Friday 6th June (for 3 months).

Step into the invisible world of ancient space rocks — and see the Moon, Mars, and more like never before!

Microscopic Meteorites is a unique exhibition that brings together science, art, and imagination. Featuring stunning microscope images and elemental maps, this display showcases real fragments of meteorites from the Moon, Mars, Vesta, and the K-Pg boundary layer — linked to the extinction of the dinosaurs.

Explore:

• Beautifully coloured scans of meteorites at the microscale
• Powerful techniques like electron microscopy that reveal hidden minerals and cosmic textures
• The surprising connection between planetary geology and visual art

Whether you’re a space enthusiast, a curious mind, or simply love a good story from the stars, this exhibition invites you to see meteorites in a whole new way — up close, in vibrant detail, and far beyond what the eye can see.

Note: This special exhibition will be included within the purchase of all Sherwood Observatory Planetarium tickets, and will run for three months from the start date.