Visitors to the National Maritime Museum can explore the wonders of space this half term in Cornwall's only planetarium.

As part of the museum's Starstruck event, from February 13 to 15 visitors can get a 360 degree view of the solar system while learning about astronomy.

Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, Simon Ould, will be leading sessions in the Space Odyssey planetarium dome, which will be set up in the main hall.

Each session, suitable for both children and adults, will take a virtual tour of the International Space Station to learn about astronaut, Tim Peake's historic mission. Visitors will also look at highlights from 60 years of space exploration and discover what to look out for in the Cornish skies, including when to spot the ISS each evening during half term.

From February 13 to 21 there will be interplanetary crafts for children to get creative and make a moon and stars mobile or a nebular jar. Families can also take part in the constellation challenge, searching for constellations hidden around the museum.

The Viking exhibition isn't left out of the half term fun as every Thursday of school holiday is 'Thorsday', giving children the chance to make a 'King Cnut' Viking coin to take home.

Tickets for the planetarium cost £3.50 in addition to the cost of admission to the museum and can be booked by calling 01326 214546.

All other activities at the Maritime Museum over February half term are free with the entrance ticket.