ICY SCIENCE: SCIENCE SPACE ASTRONOMY Spring 2014 | Page 8

8 objects and the planets that are passing through. They simply love the wow factor of the Zoom it, to see up close the Planets. You tell them it can take several years to get there by space ship but we can zoom there in a few seconds and still have them home in time for tea. You then play a movie for them where they get to see a story being told. I have never met a child yet who has not emerged from the show dazed, gobsmacked, and hypnotised by what they have seen. Many, including adults want to learn more, see more. For me as a presenter the job satisfaction, and it is taxing delivering one show after another for 8 straight hours. But its worth it to see the look on peoples faces. You have had a part in inspiring the young and old alike and what you have done for them will remain with them til the end. That has to be worth the stretch! By Alastair Leith FRA 0