--- title: "Kirkcudbright Planetarium" url: "https://armathwaite.cumbria.sch.uk/news/2025-11-17-kirkcudbright-planetarium" school: "Armathwaite Community School" --- # Kirkcudbright Planetarium ![Image of Kirkcudbright Planetarium](https://files.schudio.com/armathwaite-school/images/news/WhatsApp_Image_2025-11-25_at_10.44.41_3d59b1c5.jpg) 17 November 2025 Pupils from Years 4, 5, and 6 enjoyed an exciting adventure this week as they travelled to the Kirkcudbright Planetarium for a day filled with discovery and wonder. The highlight of the visit was the guided planetarium show, where students took a virtual journey through the solar system. They asked brilliant questions, impressed the staff with their space knowledge, and showed fantastic curiosity throughout the day. 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