The Sun, Our Living Star

The Sun, Our Living Star


Humanity has long been in awe of the Sun, from ancient worship to modern scientific discoveries.

 

The warmth of the Sun has nurtured life on Earth for billions of years. Our star offers more than just light and heat to us. It drives winds and weather phenomena on Earth, while its apparent motion in the sky governs the rhythms of our lives through the cycle of days and seasons. Moreover, the Sun supplies the majority of the energy consumed by modern society, including the fossil fuels we heavily rely on. These fuels are the result of solar energy stored by animals and plants millions of years ago.

The Sky Show The Sun, Our Living Star takes us on an illuminating journey of discovery. We will explore how ancient people revered and recorded the Sun’s celestial motions, uncover the significant secrets of this star that has profound effects on our lives, and how we are closely connected to it.

CAUTION

This show contains some scenes with brief flashing lights. It is not recommended for viewers who are sensitive to such conditions.

 

Image Credit: Hong Kong Space Museum


When

2 May - 31 May, See the website for the opening hours.


Age

3+


Telephone number

+(852) 2721 0226


Links


Address

Hong Kong
10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

How to get there?

MTR

East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J, walk about 10 minutes to the museum

Star Ferry

From Central or Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui. Walk for approximately 10 minutes to the museum.