THE SPECTACULAR Science Show is coming to the Carriageworks in Leeds on October 15 with astronomer Mark Thompson.

Mark, presenter of TV’s Stargazing Live, is renowned for bringing complex scientific concepts to everyone.

He has become a regular face on The One Show and Alan Titchmarsh Show and regular contributor to the Discovery News’ website.

In his latest show for children aged six and above, Mark will explore the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste, vortex-generating dustbins, dancing paste, vanishing beakers and even exploding Pringle tubes!

The spokesman said: “Mark has been enthralling audiences for over many years with his fascinating journeys around the universe.

“Now he is turning his infectious enthusiasm to things a little closer to home with this brand new show to be enjoyed by children and grown-ups alike.”

Mark got his first view through a telescope aged ten and it was this that ignited a passion with astronomy, which is still going strong today.

As an astronomy populariser he has been a contributor on The Sky At Night and to Astronomy Now, the national astronomy magazine.

His enthusiastic outreach work and contemporary image has led him to serve on the Council of the Royal Astronomical Society and to speak at many national events including the National Astronomy Meeting.

Call 0113 3760318 or visit carriageworks@leeds.gov.uk to book tickets.