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3-2-1 Liftoff!
Audience: Ages 4+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2022
Subjects: Engineering, Technology
Elon is a hamster scientist who lives in a dump yard. He tries to fit in the local rats’ community but nobody takes him seriously. The rats aren’t interested in his scientific experiments which often fail in practice. One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden he finds a crater and a damaged robot inside. How did he get here? Elon fixes the robot and finds out that he fell from a spaceship which is going to prepare Mars for colonization. But the ship leaves in three days. And that’s how Elon’s great adventure starts. Will he manage to get the robot back to his ship before it leaves with all the robot’s friends? 3-2-1 Liftoff! Is an adventurous animated fulldome film about courage and wits you need to have to get in space and back.
The Accidental Astronauts
Audience: Ages 3+ to Adult
Time: 32 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Astronomy
Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise-cracking starship computer. Bounce along with them on the surface of the Moon. Get up close and personal with a solar storm. And gain a new appreciation of our home planet.
Animalopolis
Audience: Ages 3+ & Families
Time: 33 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: ANIMALS
Singing lions, bears that waltz, sea lions turning somersaults. Otters pray, flamingos squawk, a calf who’d rather dance than walk. Children will want to watch it again and again. Animalopolis — a giant-screen matinee film for a truly brand new audience. You’ll like it, too. With twelve hilarious segments, each featuring a different animal, Animalopolis will stimulate children’s imaginations and curiosity about the creatures they’re seeing.
Beyond the Sun
Audience: Ages 7+ to Adult
Time: 25 min
Year: 2018
Subjects: Astronomy
Celeste is a little girl who wants to explore the Universe, find new Earths and learn how to find exoplanets. While fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy, she receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected.
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They observe rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths. Moon tells her about exoplanet hunters, who observe the sky in search of planets like Earth. Many adventures are yet to come. But first, she needs some rest. Celeste drops off to sleep waiting for the next visit of Moon.
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2006
Subjects: Astronomy
This cutting-edge production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by computer simulations, to bring the current science of black holes to the dome screen. You will be dazzled with striking, immersive animations of the formation of the early universe, star birth and death, the collision of giant galaxies, and a simulated flight to a super-massive black hole lurking at the center of our own Milky Way Galaxy.
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The show was produced by Thomas Lucas Productions in collaboration with Denver Museum of Nature & Science, NOVA and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications; supported by grants from NASA’s high-energy GLAST telescope project and the National Science Foundation. Narrated by Liam Neeson
Cosmic Mashups
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 21 min
Year: 2023
Subjects: Astronomy
Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we’re beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activate galactic centers. This engaging fulldome film was produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with CU Boulder APS Professor, Dr. Julie Comerford and former graduate student Dr. Becky Nevin through support from an NSF award.
Cell, Cell, Cell!
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Biology, Life Science
You are made of 70 trillion living cells. They work. They talk. They think. They are what make you alive. This is the story of the trillions of cells that form our bodies, from our beginnings as a single cell to the complexity of a whole body: it’s the story of who we are. Join Raj and Sooki on a totally ex-CELL-ent immersive journey.
*Only available to school groups
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Get shrunk down by the Shrink-a-tron, go back in time with the Retroscope and see an exploded view of all the body systems courtesy of the cell-o-tron.
Civil Rights to Star Wars
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2016
Subjects: US History, Civil Rights, MLK, Astronautics
JERSC Original
A journey through time from Rosa Parks’ arrest through the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Relive the Montgomery bus boycott, the F.W. Woolworth Lunch Counter, and other non-violent protests. Join Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
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from his incarceration at the Birmingham Jail, to his memorable speech at the March on Washington. Experience the despair of King’s death. Rejoice in the obstacles which have been overcome: first with Americans’ landing on the Moon, our missions on the Space Shuttle, and concluding with our reach into the science-fiction heavens of Star Wars.
Dark Matter Mystery
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 36 min
Subjects: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Dark Matter
What keeps galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the universe? What makes the universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there,
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but we have no idea what it is made out of. This show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery?
D-Day: Normandy 1944
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: US History, world History, War
June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Yet, few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this region became the most important location in the world. Blending multiple cinematographic techniques, including animation, CGI and stunning live-action images,
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“D-Day: Normandy 1944” brings this monumental event to the world’s largest screens for the first time ever. Audiences of all ages, including new generations, will discover from a new perspective how this landing changed the world. Exploring history, military strategy, science, technology and human values, the film will educate and appeal to all. Narrated by Tom Brokaw, “D-Day: Normandy 1944” pays tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom… A duty of memory, a duty of gratitude.
Dinosaur: Passage to Pangaea
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 37 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Geology, Tectonic Plates
Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea is a stop-motion, 3D animated adventure explaining one of the greatest geological events in the history of the Earth: the separation of the supercontinent Pangaea. When two children embark on a geology field trip back in time, they are thrown into a fantastic voyage where they witness incredible geological wonders and learn the mysterious process that created our present-day continents.
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From racing across the landscape atop Dinosaurs to plummeting to the center of the Earth, Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea is the perfect educational glimpse at the tectonic forces that forged our world. It is the ultimate field trip!
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Dream to Fly
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2013
Subjects: Aeronautics, Astronautics, Astronomy, Physics, Space Exploration
Discover the mystery of flight with Leonardo da Vinci, Montgolfier brothers, Wright brothers and other inventors. Experience the adventure and find out how this immense and challenging dream, for which mankind has strived since the beginning of history came true. Dream to Fly is a poetic story about the history of aviation.
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The aim of the film is to present the development of aviation through the ages in an interesting an innovative way. It presents the milestones on our route to conquering the skies – both in terms of technological breakthroughs, as well as our perceptions on flying itself. Rich fulldome visuals, beautiful music composed for the show and a poetic narration makes this show an exceptional artwork. The message to the viewers is to be open to new ideas and to pursue our dreams.
Dynamic Earth
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Earth Sciences, Climatology
Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.
Earth's Wild Ride
Audience: Everyone
Time: 20 min
Year: 2005
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Sciences
Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Conversation leads to contrasts between the moon, the only home the granddaughter knows, and the Earth, where the grandfather has spent most of his life. While learning about eclipses, the ice age, Earth’s water cycle and differences between the Earth and Moon, the audience is taken on a roller-coaster-like ride through canyons of raging rivers and hot flowing lava.
Exploding Universe
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: Astronomy, Physics
The universe we see and even our existence has been shaped by explosive events like supernovae: the death throes explosions of giant stars. These maelstroms create the elements which form complex molecules and life, seeding the galaxies for future star systems. Explosive events of all scales from the subatomic of particle accelerators mimicking conditions in the early universe, to super volcanoes, stellar deaths and even black hole mergers, form the fabric of the universe we live in. Our understanding of the universe and the matter, energy and forces which are it's substance are tied to explosions of all sizes from the immense to the almost undetectably minute.
Flight Adventures
Audience: Everyone
Time: 22 min
Subjects: Aeronautics, Astronautics, Physics, Space Science
Discover the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes, and models fly. Learn about the history and future of flight and how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel with the help of future engineers and aviators—like you!
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Audience: Ages 9+ to Adult
Time: 26 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: US History, Geography, Slavery, Constellations
JERSC Original
Retrace the steps of slaves, from their imprisonment in Africa, their transport across the Atlantic, their auction and enslavement in the south, to their bid for freedom via the Underground Railroad. Our original fulldome production of The Drinking Gourd
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takes the dangerous journey from Mobile, Alabama – tracking the stars and symbols etched on tree trunks – up to the Ohio River, across to Paducah, Kentucky; and onto freedom in the north. Meet operatives along the way, including Peg-Leg Joe, the old man waitin’ to carry you to freedom. Look into the night sky, unlock the secret code shared between the slaves, and follow The Drinking Gourd.
Forward to the Moon
Audience: Ages 13+ to Adult
Time: 32 min
Year: 2022
Subjects: Astronomy, Space Exploration
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
From Earth to the Universe
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Astronomy, Universe
This stunning, 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendour of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colourful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies. Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe.
Fungi: The Web of Life
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 41 min
Year: 2023
Subjects: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment
Much of life on Earth is connected by a vast, hidden network that we are only just beginning to understand. Out of sight, between the world of plants and animals, another world exists — the kingdom of fungi.
Grossology and You
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 27 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biology, Life Science
A wise respiratory system once said, “Gross is in the eye of the beholder.” After watching this planetarium show, you may start thinking differently about the “gross” side of the human body and what it does to protect us every day. Join Noreen Neuron, host of the “Personal Universe” game show, as she leads us through a competition
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to decide which body system is the best and brightest. Will it be Scabby (the immune system), Boogie (the respiratory system) or Flatus (the digestive system)? Laugh and learn as these animated characters explore the inner workings of the human bod
Hello Earth
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 31 min
Year: 2017
Subjects: Engineering, Communication, Humanity, History
Why do we need human interactions so badly? Does the Internet really connect people? How can we let other potential inhabitants of the Cosmos know that we exist? From the beginning of their history, humans have sought contact with others. Following this path, we invented writing, radio, telephone and finally – the Internet. We overcame language barriers, problems related to distance and information flow time. Thanks to modern technologies and communication devices, we are changing the world and ourselves. Connected with an invisible network, we remain in touch 24/7. Hello Earth takes us on a journey following the cosmic probes that carry messages from the Earth for future generations and, possible, for other inhabitants of the Universe.
Habitat Earth
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Biology, Life Science, Ecology
Plunge below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in deep ocean ecosystems; dig beneath the forest floor to see how Earth’s tallest trees rely on tiny fungi to survive; and soar to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks. This planetarium show features
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stunning visualizations of both biological and human-built networks (and of how they intersect), taking show-goers on an incredible, immersive journey through the interconnectedness of life on Earth.
In My Backyard
Audience: Ages 2+ & Families
Time: 31 min
Year: 2009
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Science, Nature, Seasons
Join children’s entertainer Fred Penner from TV’s Nickelodeon as he explores things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to the reasons for the seasons. Through the use of entertaining songs and immersive environments, children are encouraged to participate while learning about the planets, constellations, meteors, the moon and more.
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Geared towards the youngest stargazers and scientist, In My Backyard is sure to instill a sense of wonder and exploration while encouraging children to explore their own backyards.
Invaders of Mars!
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 25 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomy, Mars, Planets, Solar System, Space Exploration, Space Probes
Explore the Martian surface as seen by Earth’s various spacecraft “invaders” and use the data gathered to explore the red planet. We emerge with a new perspective on the red planet Mars. Narrated by Tom Baker.
Lamps of Atlantis
Audience: Age 11s+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2011
Subjects: Astronomy, Constellations, Mythology, History
Our search for the lost continent of Atlantis takes us on a journey through the astronomical knowledge and understanding of the ancient Greeks. How did the constellations get their names? What different patterns did ancient cultures see in the sky? Was Atlantis a real place? Did it really sink into the sea? We will uncover clues to help us solve this age-old mystery. Narrated by Terry O'Quinn.
Lars the Little Polar Bear
Audience: Ages 2+ & Families
Time: 26 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Arctic, life science, conservation
Explore the changing Arctic landscape with a curious little polar bear!
This show offers a charming story about the adventures of Lars and his friends, and explores the habitats of their real-life counterparts in the Arctic.
What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? He explores his Arctic home, meets new friends, and saves some endangered whales.
Let It Snow
Audience: Everyone
Time: 30 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Seasonal, Winter Holiday Music
A variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, special effects, and all-dome scenery.
Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Subjects: U.S. History, Culture, Nature, Exploration
Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West explores the dawn of our new nation – a time before the American West became known as the frontier and a time when little was known about what lay within. Two captains, courageous in spirit and unyielding in their dedication to their mission, led 31 people, including one woman and her infant son, to the Pacific Ocean and back. Audiences will experience the danger and beauty of the unknown American West as it unfolded before the eyes of Lewis and Clark. The program is narrated by award-winning actor Jeff Bridges.
Life of Trees
Audience: Everyone
Time: 33 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Trees, Biology, Life Science
This show is an entertaining and educational fulldome experience that tells the fascinating world of trees. The Life of Trees shows the importance of plants for life on earth, how trees grow, how they transport water against gravity to the top of the crown, and enabled diverse life on earth by producing oxygen. The story is presented by two quirky animated characters: a ladybug called Dolores and a firefly called Mike.
The Light Before Christmas
Audience: Everyone
Time: 28 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Seasonal, Holiday
After losing their way on a cold, blustery Christmas eve, two children, Katie and Makean are rescued by their friend, The Candleman, an old sage who imparts wisdom, hot chocolate and stories.
Lincoln 150
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 25 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: US History, Conspiracy, Abraham Lincoln, Astrology
JERSC Original
The Little Star That Could
Audience: Ages 3+ & Families
Time: 35 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomy, Stars, Solar system
The Little Star That Could is a story about an average yellow star on a search for planets of his own to warm and protect. Along his way, he encounters other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars can combine to form clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets, and each is introduced to audiences along with basic information about the Solar System.
MAGELLAN: Report from Venus
Play Trailer
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 29 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomy, Space Exploration
The Magellan radar-mapping mission to Venus was extraordinarily successful; the spacecraft returned more data than all NASA’s previous planetary missions combined. Now, take a safari under the clouds of Venus to experience its scorching hot surface, explore its volcanoes and lava rivers, and scan its intriguing cratered plains.
Max Goes to the Moon
Audience: Ages 4+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Astronomy, Moon, Space Travel
Based on award-winning children’s book of the same name by astronomer & author Dr. Jeff Bennett, “Max” is an animated, educational children’s story. Max (the dog) and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era.
Mysteries of the Unseen World
Audience: Everyone
Time: 39 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: General Science, Microscopes, Biology
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals phenomena that can’t be seen with the naked eye, taking audiences into earthly worlds secreted away in different dimensions of time and scale. Viewers experience events that unfold too slowly for human perception; They “see” the beauty, drama, and even humor of phenomena of that occur in the flash of a microsecond;
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They enter the microscopic world that was once reserved only for scientists, but that “Mysteries of the Unseen World” makes accessible to the rest of us; They begin to understand that what we actually see is only a fraction of what there is to see on this Earth. High-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and nanotechnology are just a few of the advancements in science that now allow us to see a whole new universe of things, events, creatures, and processes we never even knew existed and now give us new superpowers to see beyond what is in front of us. Visually stunning and rooted in cutting-edge research, Mysteries of the Unseen World will leave audiences in complete thrall as they begin to understand the enormity of the world they can’t see, a world that exists in the air they breathe, on their own bodies, and in all of the events that occur around them minute-by-minute, and nanosecond-by-nanosecond. And with this understanding comes a new appreciation of the wonder and possibilities of science.
New Horizons
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 25 min
Year: 2001
Subjects: Astronomy, space Exploration
From breathtaking landscapes, to violent volcanic eruptions, to Saturn’s icy rings, New Horizons transports you on a majestic journey through the planets and moons of our celestial neighborhood.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Audience: Everyone
Time: 27 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomy, Culture, Moon
Elmo and Big Bird live in the United States and Hu Hu Zhu lives far away in China, but they discovered that they still see the same stars at night!
Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2017
Subjects: Astronomy, space Exploration
For thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the center of the Universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds of billions in our galaxy, the Milky Way. With the world’s most powerful telescopes,
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we are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even the wildest expectations of scientists as well as authors of science fiction. Most stars have planets — it turns out they are more common than we thought. A huge diversity of different worlds is out there, just waiting to be discovered.
Pandas: The Journey Home
Audience: Everyone
Time: 40 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biology, Environment, Ecology
Pandas are a lovable, iconic, and — unfortunately — highly endangered species. In Pandas: The Journey Home, meet the dedicated team working tirelessly to save these captivating creatures from extinction. Filmmakers were granted unprecedented access to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda to tell the story of our furry friends.
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The pandas' fascinating habits and unique personalities will leave you with a huge appreciation for the animals and the individuals working to protect them. Witness an incredible story of survival and fall in love with these black and white gentle giants.
Perfect Little Planet
Audience: Everyone
Time: 35 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Astronomy, Solar System, Planets, Earth Science
Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Experience lightning storms on Jupiter, and walk on the surface of Mars. A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.
Satelix
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 26 Min
Year: 2023
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Science, Satellites, Space Exploration
They are with us all day: when we wake up, go to school, to work, or for a trip, and when we spend time with our families in the evening. In the darkness of the night, they guard us while we sleep. Without them, we would not have navigation in our cars or mobile phones, accurate weather forecasts, or many other sources of information that we rely on every day. What are they? Satellites! The show Satelix is a result of an international project between six European planetariums. The main aim of the show is to present how cosmic technologies affect our everyday lives.
Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 37 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Astronomy, Solar System, Space Exploration
Once a planet of great mystery, now we know more than ever before about its amazing system of rings, moons, and storms thanks to modern robotic space pioneers. Saturn not only incorporates the best imagery from the Cassini-Huygens mission, it uses photomaps of the moons to create 3-dimensional bodies complete with surface sculpting and height maps so the craters, canyons and mountains will show true surface relief.
Season of Light
Audience: Everyone
Time: 35 min
Subjects: Astronomy, History, Religions, Winter, Seasonal, Holiday
This show recounts the historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice. It also takes a look at some of our more light-hearted seasonal traditions: from gift-giving and kissing under the mistletoe, to songs about lords a-leaping and ladies dancing, and the custom of decking the halls with greenery and candles. St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, and Santa Claus all drop by as well.
Secret Ocean
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Oceans, biology, conservation
Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of ocean pioneer Jacques Cousteau, offers a breakthrough look at a secret world within the ocean that is perhaps the biggest story of all—that the smallest life in the sea is the mightiest force on which we all depend. Alongside marine biologist Holly Lohuis, he invites viewers to dive into this whole new world that will leave them in awe of the beauty and diversity of the oceans – the source of all life on our planet – and inspire an even stronger desire to protect what they have either seen for the first time or perhaps re-discovered along the journey.
Seeing!
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 26 min
Year: 2016
Subjects: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Biology, Vision
SEEING!, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, is a full-immersion planetarium film that tells the tale of a photon's journey from the core of a star and its journey across the galaxy to a young woman's eye. It explains the conversion of energy into an electro-chemical impulse which travels the neuro pathways to the various vision centers of the brain to create the images that she sees.
A Starry Tale
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 27 min
Year: 2017
Subjects: Astronomy, Culture
Constellations were created thousands years ago and they have been handed down generation after generation up to now. This show focuses on this great fact. In the show, you will see instruction on constellations and movement of the sun, moon and planets against constellations. An associated story from Greek myths is provided with beautiful CG including the tale of Astraea, the goddess of justice, who is closely related to the constellation Libra.
Stars of the Pharaohs
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2004
Subjects: Astronomers, Astronomy, Constellations, Egyptian History, Solar System
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. Learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world, recreated in all of their original splendor. Narrated by John Rhys-Davies.
The Sun: Our Living Star
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 25 min
Year: 2018
Subjects: Astronomy, Space exploration, Solar system
The passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day, month by month — was the only way to keep track of time for countless past civilizations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology; although it is a typical dwarf star, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive fulldome format.
Supervolcanoes
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: planetary science, earth science, volcanoes
Supervolcanoes is an immersive planetarium show that looks back at rare classes of eruptions that have marshaled the energy that lurks, like a sleeping dragon, beneath the surface of planet Earth. The program moves beyond Earth to explore the impact of giant volcanic eruptions around our solar system. Audiences will fly down to Neptune’s frigid moon Triton, and onto the ultimate volcanic world: Jupiter’s moon Io. On a visit to a legendary North American hot spot, Yellowstone National Park, the film asks: can a supervolcano erupt in our time?
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Tilt
Audience: Everyone
Time: 25 min
Year: 2011
Subjects: Earth-Sun System, Seasons
When the seasons go crazy it’s up to Annie and Max to set things right. But fixing this will take something extraordinary, and a little help. Come on a whirlwind adventure as the siblings learn just how the seasons and work, and discover that sometimes, all we need is a new angle on the world.
Tornado Alley
Audience: Ages 9+ to Adult
Time: 43 min
Year: 2011
Subjects: earth sciences, weather, meteorology, severe weather
Traversing the “severe weather capital of the world,” Tornado Alley documents two unprecedented missions seeking to encounter one of Earth’s most awe-inspiring events—the birth of a tornado. Filmmaker Sean Casey’s personal quest to capture the birth of a tornado with a 70mm camera takes viewers on a breathtaking journey into the heart of the storm.
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A team of equally driven scientists, the VORTEX2 researchers, experience the relentless strength of nature’s elemental forces as they literally surround tornadoes and the supercell storms that form them, gathering the most comprehensive severe weather data ever collected. This science adventure reveals the beauty and the power of some of our planet’s most extreme, and least understood, weather phenomena.
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Audience: Ages 9+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomers, Astronomy, History, Physics, Invention, Discovery, Optics, Solar System
Go back in time to see how telescopes were invented, and how the largest observatories in the world now use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe. Explore the Galilean Moons, Saturn’s rings, and spiral structure of galaxies. Learn about the discoveries of Galileo, Huygens, Newton, Hubble and many others.
We Are Stars
Audience: Everyone
Time: 26 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Universe, astronomy
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. Narrated by Andy Serkis.
The Weather
Audience: Ages 5-9 & Families
Time: 15 Min
Year: 2013
Subjects: Weather, Observations
Using the Senses to Observe Weather and Identifying Cloud Types – Module one will help connect children to the weather around them by encouraging them to use their senses to observe weather. It will also introduce children to the basic cloud types and how they are associated with specific weather conditions.
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The idea of weather forecasting will be presented in this module as well. Then, describing and Measuring the Weather – Module two will introduce children to the basic weather terms that are used to describe weather conditions. It will also help children identify the appropriate instruments that are used for studying and measuring weather. Finallyh, Identifying the Basic Features of the Water Cycle – The final module will present the major steps of the water cycle. To help with this concept, children will follow a drop of water through the entire water cycle.
Wonders of the Arctic
Audience: Everyone
Time: 40 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: Life Science, Earth Science, Geography, Climate, Polar Bears, Polar Climate
Wonders of the Arctic centers on our ongoing mission to explore and come to terms with the Arctic, and the compelling stories of our many forays into this captivating place will be interwoven to create a unifying message about the state of the Arctic today. Underlying all these tales is the crucial role that ice plays in the northern environment and the changes that are quickly overtaking the people and animals who have adapted to this land of ice and snow.
Earth Science
Dinosaur: Passage to Pangaea
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 37 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Geology, Tectonic Plates
Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea is a stop-motion, 3D animated adventure explaining one of the greatest geological events in the history of the Earth: the separation of the supercontinent Pangaea. When two children embark on a geology field trip back in time, they are thrown into a fantastic voyage where they witness incredible geological wonders and learn the mysterious process that created our present-day continents.
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From racing across the landscape atop Dinosaurs to plummeting to the center of the Earth, Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea is the perfect educational glimpse at the tectonic forces that forged our world. It is the ultimate field trip!
*Only available to school groups
Dynamic Earth
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Earth Sciences, Climatology
Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.
Earth's Wild Ride
Audience: Everyone
Time: 20 min
Year: 2005
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Sciences
Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Conversation leads to contrasts between the moon, the only home the granddaughter knows, and the Earth, where the grandfather has spent most of his life. While learning about eclipses, the ice age, Earth’s water cycle and differences between the Earth and Moon, the audience is taken on a roller-coaster-like ride through canyons of raging rivers and hot flowing lava.
Habitat Earth
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Biology, Life Science, Ecology
Plunge below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in deep ocean ecosystems; dig beneath the forest floor to see how Earth’s tallest trees rely on tiny fungi to survive; and soar to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks. This planetarium show features
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stunning visualizations of both biological and human-built networks (and of how they intersect), taking show-goers on an incredible, immersive journey through the interconnectedness of life on Earth.
In My Backyard
Audience: Ages 2+ & Families
Time: 31 min
Year: 2009
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Science, Nature, Seasons
Join children’s entertainer Fred Penner from TV’s Nickelodeon as he explores things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to the reasons for the seasons. Through the use of entertaining songs and immersive environments, children are encouraged to participate while learning about the planets, constellations, meteors, the moon and more.
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Geared towards the youngest stargazers and scientist, In My Backyard is sure to instill a sense of wonder and exploration while encouraging children to explore their own backyards.
Life of Trees
Audience: Everyone
Time: 33 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Trees, Biology, Life Science
This show is an entertaining and educational fulldome experience that tells the fascinating world of trees. The Life of Trees shows the importance of plants for life on earth, how trees grow, how they transport water against gravity to the top of the crown, and enabled diverse life on earth by producing oxygen. The story is presented by two quirky animated characters: a ladybug called Dolores and a firefly called Mike.
Mysteries of the Unseen World
Audience: Everyone
Time: 39 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: General Science, Microscopes, Biology
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals phenomena that can’t be seen with the naked eye, taking audiences into earthly worlds secreted away in different dimensions of time and scale. Viewers experience events that unfold too slowly for human perception; They “see” the beauty, drama, and even humor of phenomena of that occur in the flash of a microsecond;
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They enter the microscopic world that was once reserved only for scientists, but that “Mysteries of the Unseen World” makes accessible to the rest of us; They begin to understand that what we actually see is only a fraction of what there is to see on this Earth. High-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and nanotechnology are just a few of the advancements in science that now allow us to see a whole new universe of things, events, creatures, and processes we never even knew existed and now give us new superpowers to see beyond what is in front of us. Visually stunning and rooted in cutting-edge research, Mysteries of the Unseen World will leave audiences in complete thrall as they begin to understand the enormity of the world they can’t see, a world that exists in the air they breathe, on their own bodies, and in all of the events that occur around them minute-by-minute, and nanosecond-by-nanosecond. And with this understanding comes a new appreciation of the wonder and possibilities of science.
Perfect Little Planet
Audience: Everyone
Time: 35 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Astronomy, Solar System, Planets, Earth Science
Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Experience lightning storms on Jupiter, and walk on the surface of Mars. A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.
Satelix
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 26 Min
Year: 2023
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Science, Satellites, Space Exploration
They are with us all day: when we wake up, go to school, to work, or for a trip, and when we spend time with our families in the evening. In the darkness of the night, they guard us while we sleep. Without them, we would not have navigation in our cars or mobile phones, accurate weather forecasts, or many other sources of information that we rely on every day. What are they? Satellites! The show Satelix is a result of an international project between six European planetariums. The main aim of the show is to present how cosmic technologies affect our everyday lives.
Secret Ocean
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Oceans, biology, conservation
Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of ocean pioneer Jacques Cousteau, offers a breakthrough look at a secret world within the ocean that is perhaps the biggest story of all—that the smallest life in the sea is the mightiest force on which we all depend. Alongside marine biologist Holly Lohuis, he invites viewers to dive into this whole new world that will leave them in awe of the beauty and diversity of the oceans – the source of all life on our planet – and inspire an even stronger desire to protect what they have either seen for the first time or perhaps re-discovered along the journey.
Supervolcanoes
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: planetary science, earth science, volcanoes
Supervolcanoes is an immersive planetarium show that looks back at rare classes of eruptions that have marshaled the energy that lurks, like a sleeping dragon, beneath the surface of planet Earth. The program moves beyond Earth to explore the impact of giant volcanic eruptions around our solar system. Audiences will fly down to Neptune’s frigid moon Triton, and onto the ultimate volcanic world: Jupiter’s moon Io. On a visit to a legendary North American hot spot, Yellowstone National Park, the film asks: can a supervolcano erupt in our time?
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Tilt
Audience: Everyone
Time: 25 min
Year: 2011
Subjects: Earth-Sun System, Seasons
When the seasons go crazy it’s up to Annie and Max to set things right. But fixing this will take something extraordinary, and a little help. Come on a whirlwind adventure as the siblings learn just how the seasons and work, and discover that sometimes, all we need is a new angle on the world.
Tornado Alley
Audience: Ages 9+ to Adult
Time: 43 min
Year: 2011
Subjects: earth sciences, weather, meteorology, severe weather
Traversing the “severe weather capital of the world,” Tornado Alley documents two unprecedented missions seeking to encounter one of Earth’s most awe-inspiring events—the birth of a tornado. Filmmaker Sean Casey’s personal quest to capture the birth of a tornado with a 70mm camera takes viewers on a breathtaking journey into the heart of the storm.
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A team of equally driven scientists, the VORTEX2 researchers, experience the relentless strength of nature’s elemental forces as they literally surround tornadoes and the supercell storms that form them, gathering the most comprehensive severe weather data ever collected. This science adventure reveals the beauty and the power of some of our planet’s most extreme, and least understood, weather phenomena.
The Weather
Audience: Ages 5-9 & Families
Time: 15 Min
Year: 2013
Subjects: Weather, Observations
Using the Senses to Observe Weather and Identifying Cloud Types – Module one will help connect children to the weather around them by encouraging them to use their senses to observe weather. It will also introduce children to the basic cloud types and how they are associated with specific weather conditions.
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The idea of weather forecasting will be presented in this module as well. Then, describing and Measuring the Weather – Module two will introduce children to the basic weather terms that are used to describe weather conditions. It will also help children identify the appropriate instruments that are used for studying and measuring weather. Finallyh, Identifying the Basic Features of the Water Cycle – The final module will present the major steps of the water cycle. To help with this concept, children will follow a drop of water through the entire water cycle.
History
Civil Rights to Star Wars
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2016
Subjects: US History, Civil Rights, MLK, Astronautics
JERSC Original
A journey through time from Rosa Parks’ arrest through the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Relive the Montgomery bus boycott, the F.W. Woolworth Lunch Counter, and other non-violent protests. Join Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
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from his incarceration at the Birmingham Jail, to his memorable speech at the March on Washington. Experience the despair of King’s death. Rejoice in the obstacles which have been overcome: first with Americans’ landing on the Moon, our missions on the Space Shuttle, and concluding with our reach into the science-fiction heavens of Star Wars.
D-Day: Normandy 1944
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: US History, world History, War
June 6, 1944: The largest Allied operation of World War II began in Normandy, France. Yet, few know in detail exactly why and how, from the end of 1943 through August 1944, this region became the most important location in the world. Blending multiple cinematographic techniques, including animation, CGI and stunning live-action images,
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“D-Day: Normandy 1944” brings this monumental event to the world’s largest screens for the first time ever. Audiences of all ages, including new generations, will discover from a new perspective how this landing changed the world. Exploring history, military strategy, science, technology and human values, the film will educate and appeal to all. Narrated by Tom Brokaw, “D-Day: Normandy 1944” pays tribute to those who gave their lives for our freedom… A duty of memory, a duty of gratitude.
Dinosaur: Passage to Pangaea
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 37 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Geology, Tectonic Plates
Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea is a stop-motion, 3D animated adventure explaining one of the greatest geological events in the history of the Earth: the separation of the supercontinent Pangaea. When two children embark on a geology field trip back in time, they are thrown into a fantastic voyage where they witness incredible geological wonders and learn the mysterious process that created our present-day continents.
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From racing across the landscape atop Dinosaurs to plummeting to the center of the Earth, Dinosaur Passage to Pangaea is the perfect educational glimpse at the tectonic forces that forged our world. It is the ultimate field trip!
*Only available to school groups
Dream to Fly
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2013
Subjects: Aeronautics, Astronautics, Astronomy, Physics, Space Exploration
Discover the mystery of flight with Leonardo da Vinci, Montgolfier brothers, Wright brothers and other inventors. Experience the adventure and find out how this immense and challenging dream, for which mankind has strived since the beginning of history came true. Dream to Fly is a poetic story about the history of aviation.
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The aim of the film is to present the development of aviation through the ages in an interesting an innovative way. It presents the milestones on our route to conquering the skies – both in terms of technological breakthroughs, as well as our perceptions on flying itself. Rich fulldome visuals, beautiful music composed for the show and a poetic narration makes this show an exceptional artwork. The message to the viewers is to be open to new ideas and to pursue our dreams.
Earth's Wild Ride
Audience: Everyone
Time: 20 min
Year: 2005
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Sciences
Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Conversation leads to contrasts between the moon, the only home the granddaughter knows, and the Earth, where the grandfather has spent most of his life. While learning about eclipses, the ice age, Earth’s water cycle and differences between the Earth and Moon, the audience is taken on a roller-coaster-like ride through canyons of raging rivers and hot flowing lava.
Exploding Universe
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: Astronomy, Physics
The universe we see and even our existence has been shaped by explosive events like supernovae: the death throes explosions of giant stars. These maelstroms create the elements which form complex molecules and life, seeding the galaxies for future star systems. Explosive events of all scales from the subatomic of particle accelerators mimicking conditions in the early universe, to super volcanoes, stellar deaths and even black hole mergers, form the fabric of the universe we live in. Our understanding of the universe and the matter, energy and forces which are it's substance are tied to explosions of all sizes from the immense to the almost undetectably minute.
Flight Adventures
Audience: Everyone
Time: 22 min
Subjects: Aeronautics, Astronautics, Physics, Space Science
Discover the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes, and models fly. Learn about the history and future of flight and how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel with the help of future engineers and aviators—like you!
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Audience: Ages 9+ to Adult
Time: 26 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: US History, Geography, Slavery, Constellations
JERSC Original
Retrace the steps of slaves, from their imprisonment in Africa, their transport across the Atlantic, their auction and enslavement in the south, to their bid for freedom via the Underground Railroad. Our original fulldome production of The Drinking Gourd
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takes the dangerous journey from Mobile, Alabama – tracking the stars and symbols etched on tree trunks – up to the Ohio River, across to Paducah, Kentucky; and onto freedom in the north. Meet operatives along the way, including Peg-Leg Joe, the old man waitin’ to carry you to freedom. Look into the night sky, unlock the secret code shared between the slaves, and follow The Drinking Gourd.
Hello Earth
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 31 min
Year: 2017
Subjects: Engineering, Communication, Humanity, History
Why do we need human interactions so badly? Does the Internet really connect people? How can we let other potential inhabitants of the Cosmos know that we exist? From the beginning of their history, humans have sought contact with others. Following this path, we invented writing, radio, telephone and finally – the Internet. We overcame language barriers, problems related to distance and information flow time. Thanks to modern technologies and communication devices, we are changing the world and ourselves. Connected with an invisible network, we remain in touch 24/7. Hello Earth takes us on a journey following the cosmic probes that carry messages from the Earth for future generations and, possible, for other inhabitants of the Universe.
Lamps of Atlantis
Audience: Age 11s+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2011
Subjects: Astronomy, Constellations, Mythology, History
Our search for the lost continent of Atlantis takes us on a journey through the astronomical knowledge and understanding of the ancient Greeks. How did the constellations get their names? What different patterns did ancient cultures see in the sky? Was Atlantis a real place? Did it really sink into the sea? We will uncover clues to help us solve this age-old mystery. Narrated by Terry O'Quinn.
Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Subjects: U.S. History, Culture, Nature, Exploration
Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West explores the dawn of our new nation – a time before the American West became known as the frontier and a time when little was known about what lay within. Two captains, courageous in spirit and unyielding in their dedication to their mission, led 31 people, including one woman and her infant son, to the Pacific Ocean and back. Audiences will experience the danger and beauty of the unknown American West as it unfolded before the eyes of Lewis and Clark. The program is narrated by award-winning actor Jeff Bridges.
Lincoln 150
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 25 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: US History, Conspiracy, Abraham Lincoln, Astrology
JERSC Original
Season of Light
Audience: Everyone
Time: 35 min
Subjects: Astronomy, History, Religions, Winter, Seasonal, Holiday
This show recounts the historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice. It also takes a look at some of our more light-hearted seasonal traditions: from gift-giving and kissing under the mistletoe, to songs about lords a-leaping and ladies dancing, and the custom of decking the halls with greenery and candles. St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, and Santa Claus all drop by as well.
A Starry Tale
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 27 min
Year: 2017
Subjects: Astronomy, Culture
Constellations were created thousands years ago and they have been handed down generation after generation up to now. This show focuses on this great fact. In the show, you will see instruction on constellations and movement of the sun, moon and planets against constellations. An associated story from Greek myths is provided with beautiful CG including the tale of Astraea, the goddess of justice, who is closely related to the constellation Libra.
Stars of the Pharaohs
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2004
Subjects: Astronomers, Astronomy, Constellations, Egyptian History, Solar System
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. Learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world, recreated in all of their original splendor. Narrated by John Rhys-Davies.
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Audience: Ages 9+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomers, Astronomy, History, Physics, Invention, Discovery, Optics, Solar System
Go back in time to see how telescopes were invented, and how the largest observatories in the world now use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe. Explore the Galilean Moons, Saturn’s rings, and spiral structure of galaxies. Learn about the discoveries of Galileo, Huygens, Newton, Hubble and many others.
We Are Stars
Audience: Everyone
Time: 26 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Universe, astronomy
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. Narrated by Andy Serkis.
Life Science
Animalopolis
Audience: Ages 3+ & Families
Time: 33 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: ANIMALS
Singing lions, bears that waltz, sea lions turning somersaults. Otters pray, flamingos squawk, a calf who’d rather dance than walk. Children will want to watch it again and again. Animalopolis — a giant-screen matinee film for a truly brand new audience. You’ll like it, too. With twelve hilarious segments, each featuring a different animal, Animalopolis will stimulate children’s imaginations and curiosity about the creatures they’re seeing.
Cell, Cell, Cell!
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Biology, Life Science
You are made of 70 trillion living cells. They work. They talk. They think. They are what make you alive. This is the story of the trillions of cells that form our bodies, from our beginnings as a single cell to the complexity of a whole body: it’s the story of who we are. Join Raj and Sooki on a totally ex-CELL-ent immersive journey.
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Get shrunk down by the Shrink-a-tron, go back in time with the Retroscope and see an exploded view of all the body systems courtesy of the cell-o-tron.
Dynamic Earth
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Earth Sciences, Climatology
Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.
Fungi: The Web of Life
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 41 min
Year: 2023
Subjects: Biology, Life Sciences, Environment
Much of life on Earth is connected by a vast, hidden network that we are only just beginning to understand. Out of sight, between the world of plants and animals, another world exists — the kingdom of fungi.
Grossology and You
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 27 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biology, Life Science
A wise respiratory system once said, “Gross is in the eye of the beholder.” After watching this planetarium show, you may start thinking differently about the “gross” side of the human body and what it does to protect us every day. Join Noreen Neuron, host of the “Personal Universe” game show, as she leads us through a competition
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to decide which body system is the best and brightest. Will it be Scabby (the immune system), Boogie (the respiratory system) or Flatus (the digestive system)? Laugh and learn as these animated characters explore the inner workings of the human bod
Habitat Earth
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Biology, Life Science, Ecology
Plunge below the ocean’s surface to explore the dynamic relationships found in deep ocean ecosystems; dig beneath the forest floor to see how Earth’s tallest trees rely on tiny fungi to survive; and soar to new heights to witness the intricate intersection between human and ecological networks. This planetarium show features
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stunning visualizations of both biological and human-built networks (and of how they intersect), taking show-goers on an incredible, immersive journey through the interconnectedness of life on Earth.
In My Backyard
Audience: Ages 2+ & Families
Time: 31 min
Year: 2009
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Science, Nature, Seasons
Join children’s entertainer Fred Penner from TV’s Nickelodeon as he explores things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to the reasons for the seasons. Through the use of entertaining songs and immersive environments, children are encouraged to participate while learning about the planets, constellations, meteors, the moon and more.
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Geared towards the youngest stargazers and scientist, In My Backyard is sure to instill a sense of wonder and exploration while encouraging children to explore their own backyards.
Lars the Little Polar Bear
Audience: Ages 2+ & Families
Time: 26 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Arctic, life science, conservation
Explore the changing Arctic landscape with a curious little polar bear!
This show offers a charming story about the adventures of Lars and his friends, and explores the habitats of their real-life counterparts in the Arctic.
What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? He explores his Arctic home, meets new friends, and saves some endangered whales.
Life of Trees
Audience: Everyone
Time: 33 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Trees, Biology, Life Science
This show is an entertaining and educational fulldome experience that tells the fascinating world of trees. The Life of Trees shows the importance of plants for life on earth, how trees grow, how they transport water against gravity to the top of the crown, and enabled diverse life on earth by producing oxygen. The story is presented by two quirky animated characters: a ladybug called Dolores and a firefly called Mike.
Mysteries of the Unseen World
Audience: Everyone
Time: 39 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: General Science, Microscopes, Biology
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals phenomena that can’t be seen with the naked eye, taking audiences into earthly worlds secreted away in different dimensions of time and scale. Viewers experience events that unfold too slowly for human perception; They “see” the beauty, drama, and even humor of phenomena of that occur in the flash of a microsecond;
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They enter the microscopic world that was once reserved only for scientists, but that “Mysteries of the Unseen World” makes accessible to the rest of us; They begin to understand that what we actually see is only a fraction of what there is to see on this Earth. High-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and nanotechnology are just a few of the advancements in science that now allow us to see a whole new universe of things, events, creatures, and processes we never even knew existed and now give us new superpowers to see beyond what is in front of us. Visually stunning and rooted in cutting-edge research, Mysteries of the Unseen World will leave audiences in complete thrall as they begin to understand the enormity of the world they can’t see, a world that exists in the air they breathe, on their own bodies, and in all of the events that occur around them minute-by-minute, and nanosecond-by-nanosecond. And with this understanding comes a new appreciation of the wonder and possibilities of science.
Pandas: The Journey Home
Audience: Everyone
Time: 40 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: Biology, Environment, Ecology
Pandas are a lovable, iconic, and — unfortunately — highly endangered species. In Pandas: The Journey Home, meet the dedicated team working tirelessly to save these captivating creatures from extinction. Filmmakers were granted unprecedented access to the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda to tell the story of our furry friends.
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The pandas' fascinating habits and unique personalities will leave you with a huge appreciation for the animals and the individuals working to protect them. Witness an incredible story of survival and fall in love with these black and white gentle giants.
Secret Ocean
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Oceans, biology, conservation
Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of ocean pioneer Jacques Cousteau, offers a breakthrough look at a secret world within the ocean that is perhaps the biggest story of all—that the smallest life in the sea is the mightiest force on which we all depend. Alongside marine biologist Holly Lohuis, he invites viewers to dive into this whole new world that will leave them in awe of the beauty and diversity of the oceans – the source of all life on our planet – and inspire an even stronger desire to protect what they have either seen for the first time or perhaps re-discovered along the journey.
Seeing!
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 26 min
Year: 2016
Subjects: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Biology, Vision
SEEING!, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, is a full-immersion planetarium film that tells the tale of a photon's journey from the core of a star and its journey across the galaxy to a young woman's eye. It explains the conversion of energy into an electro-chemical impulse which travels the neuro pathways to the various vision centers of the brain to create the images that she sees.
Wonders of the Arctic
Audience: Everyone
Time: 40 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: Life Science, Earth Science, Geography, Climate, Polar Bears, Polar Climate
Wonders of the Arctic centers on our ongoing mission to explore and come to terms with the Arctic, and the compelling stories of our many forays into this captivating place will be interwoven to create a unifying message about the state of the Arctic today. Underlying all these tales is the crucial role that ice plays in the northern environment and the changes that are quickly overtaking the people and animals who have adapted to this land of ice and snow.
Physical Science
3-2-1 Liftoff!
Audience: Ages 4+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2022
Subjects: Engineering, Technology
Elon is a hamster scientist who lives in a dump yard. He tries to fit in the local rats’ community but nobody takes him seriously. The rats aren’t interested in his scientific experiments which often fail in practice. One day Elon hears a crash. In his garden he finds a crater and a damaged robot inside. How did he get here? Elon fixes the robot and finds out that he fell from a spaceship which is going to prepare Mars for colonization. But the ship leaves in three days. And that’s how Elon’s great adventure starts. Will he manage to get the robot back to his ship before it leaves with all the robot’s friends? 3-2-1 Liftoff! Is an adventurous animated fulldome film about courage and wits you need to have to get in space and back.
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2006
Subjects: Astronomy
This cutting-edge production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by computer simulations, to bring the current science of black holes to the dome screen. You will be dazzled with striking, immersive animations of the formation of the early universe, star birth and death, the collision of giant galaxies, and a simulated flight to a super-massive black hole lurking at the center of our own Milky Way Galaxy.
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The show was produced by Thomas Lucas Productions in collaboration with Denver Museum of Nature & Science, NOVA and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications; supported by grants from NASA’s high-energy GLAST telescope project and the National Science Foundation. Narrated by Liam Neeson
Cosmic Mashups
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 21 min
Year: 2023
Subjects: Astronomy
Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we’re beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activate galactic centers. This engaging fulldome film was produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with CU Boulder APS Professor, Dr. Julie Comerford and former graduate student Dr. Becky Nevin through support from an NSF award.
Dark Matter Mystery
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 36 min
Subjects: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Dark Matter
What keeps galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the universe? What makes the universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there,
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but we have no idea what it is made out of. This show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery?
Dream to Fly
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2013
Subjects: Aeronautics, Astronautics, Astronomy, Physics, Space Exploration
Discover the mystery of flight with Leonardo da Vinci, Montgolfier brothers, Wright brothers and other inventors. Experience the adventure and find out how this immense and challenging dream, for which mankind has strived since the beginning of history came true. Dream to Fly is a poetic story about the history of aviation.
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The aim of the film is to present the development of aviation through the ages in an interesting an innovative way. It presents the milestones on our route to conquering the skies – both in terms of technological breakthroughs, as well as our perceptions on flying itself. Rich fulldome visuals, beautiful music composed for the show and a poetic narration makes this show an exceptional artwork. The message to the viewers is to be open to new ideas and to pursue our dreams.
Exploding Universe
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: Astronomy, Physics
The universe we see and even our existence has been shaped by explosive events like supernovae: the death throes explosions of giant stars. These maelstroms create the elements which form complex molecules and life, seeding the galaxies for future star systems. Explosive events of all scales from the subatomic of particle accelerators mimicking conditions in the early universe, to super volcanoes, stellar deaths and even black hole mergers, form the fabric of the universe we live in. Our understanding of the universe and the matter, energy and forces which are it's substance are tied to explosions of all sizes from the immense to the almost undetectably minute.
Flight Adventures
Audience: Everyone
Time: 22 min
Subjects: Aeronautics, Astronautics, Physics, Space Science
Discover the science of flight through the eyes of a young girl and her grandfather as they explore how birds, kites, planes, and models fly. Learn about the history and future of flight and how NASA is discovering new and safer ways to travel with the help of future engineers and aviators—like you!
From Earth to the Universe
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Astronomy, Universe
This stunning, 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendour of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colourful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies. Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe.
Hello Earth
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 31 min
Year: 2017
Subjects: Engineering, Communication, Humanity, History
Why do we need human interactions so badly? Does the Internet really connect people? How can we let other potential inhabitants of the Cosmos know that we exist? From the beginning of their history, humans have sought contact with others. Following this path, we invented writing, radio, telephone and finally – the Internet. We overcame language barriers, problems related to distance and information flow time. Thanks to modern technologies and communication devices, we are changing the world and ourselves. Connected with an invisible network, we remain in touch 24/7. Hello Earth takes us on a journey following the cosmic probes that carry messages from the Earth for future generations and, possible, for other inhabitants of the Universe.
Mysteries of the Unseen World
Audience: Everyone
Time: 39 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: General Science, Microscopes, Biology
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals phenomena that can’t be seen with the naked eye, taking audiences into earthly worlds secreted away in different dimensions of time and scale. Viewers experience events that unfold too slowly for human perception; They “see” the beauty, drama, and even humor of phenomena of that occur in the flash of a microsecond;
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They enter the microscopic world that was once reserved only for scientists, but that “Mysteries of the Unseen World” makes accessible to the rest of us; They begin to understand that what we actually see is only a fraction of what there is to see on this Earth. High-speed and time-lapse photography, electron microscopy, and nanotechnology are just a few of the advancements in science that now allow us to see a whole new universe of things, events, creatures, and processes we never even knew existed and now give us new superpowers to see beyond what is in front of us. Visually stunning and rooted in cutting-edge research, Mysteries of the Unseen World will leave audiences in complete thrall as they begin to understand the enormity of the world they can’t see, a world that exists in the air they breathe, on their own bodies, and in all of the events that occur around them minute-by-minute, and nanosecond-by-nanosecond. And with this understanding comes a new appreciation of the wonder and possibilities of science.
Satelix
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 26 Min
Year: 2023
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Science, Satellites, Space Exploration
They are with us all day: when we wake up, go to school, to work, or for a trip, and when we spend time with our families in the evening. In the darkness of the night, they guard us while we sleep. Without them, we would not have navigation in our cars or mobile phones, accurate weather forecasts, or many other sources of information that we rely on every day. What are they? Satellites! The show Satelix is a result of an international project between six European planetariums. The main aim of the show is to present how cosmic technologies affect our everyday lives.
Seeing!
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 26 min
Year: 2016
Subjects: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Biology, Vision
SEEING!, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, is a full-immersion planetarium film that tells the tale of a photon's journey from the core of a star and its journey across the galaxy to a young woman's eye. It explains the conversion of energy into an electro-chemical impulse which travels the neuro pathways to the various vision centers of the brain to create the images that she sees.
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Audience: Ages 9+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomers, Astronomy, History, Physics, Invention, Discovery, Optics, Solar System
Go back in time to see how telescopes were invented, and how the largest observatories in the world now use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe. Explore the Galilean Moons, Saturn’s rings, and spiral structure of galaxies. Learn about the discoveries of Galileo, Huygens, Newton, Hubble and many others.
Seasonal/Holiday
Let It Snow
Audience: All Ages
Time: 30 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Seasonal, Winter Holiday Music
A variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, special effects, and all-dome scenery.
The Light Before Christmas
Audience: All Ages
Time: 32 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Seasonal, Holiday
After losing their way on a cold, blustery Christmas eve, two children, Katie and Makean are rescued by their friend, The Candleman, an old sage who imparts wisdom, hot chocolate and stories.
Season of Light
Audience: All Ages
Time: 35 min
Subjects: Astronomy, History, Religions, Winter, Seasonal, Holiday
This show recounts the historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice. It also takes a look at some of our more light-hearted seasonal traditions: from gift-giving and kissing under the mistletoe, to songs about lords a-leaping and ladies dancing, and the custom of decking the halls with greenery and candles. St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, and Santa Claus all drop by as well.
Space Science
The Accidental Astronauts
Audience: Ages 3+ to Adult
Time: 32 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Astronomy
Follow the adventures of Cy and Annie and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Explore the Earth, Sun and Moon system with a wise-cracking starship computer. Bounce along with them on the surface of the Moon. Get up close and personal with a solar storm. And gain a new appreciation of our home planet.
Beyond the Sun
Audience: Ages 7+ to Adult
Time: 25 min
Year: 2018
Subjects: Astronomy
Celeste is a little girl who wants to explore the Universe, find new Earths and learn how to find exoplanets. While fighting off sleep in her room by reading a book on astronomy, she receives an unexpected visit from Moon. Together, they enjoy a journey through the Universe to discover what exoplanets are and how they can be detected.
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They observe rogue planets, oceanic worlds and super-Earths. Moon tells her about exoplanet hunters, who observe the sky in search of planets like Earth. Many adventures are yet to come. But first, she needs some rest. Celeste drops off to sleep waiting for the next visit of Moon.
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2006
Subjects: Astronomy
This cutting-edge production features high-resolution visualizations of cosmic phenomena, working with data generated by computer simulations, to bring the current science of black holes to the dome screen. You will be dazzled with striking, immersive animations of the formation of the early universe, star birth and death, the collision of giant galaxies, and a simulated flight to a super-massive black hole lurking at the center of our own Milky Way Galaxy.
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The show was produced by Thomas Lucas Productions in collaboration with Denver Museum of Nature & Science, NOVA and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications; supported by grants from NASA’s high-energy GLAST telescope project and the National Science Foundation. Narrated by Liam Neeson
Civil Rights to Star Wars
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2016
Subjects: US History, Civil Rights, MLK, Astronautics
JERSC Original
A journey through time from Rosa Parks’ arrest through the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Relive the Montgomery bus boycott, the F.W. Woolworth Lunch Counter, and other non-violent protests. Join Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
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from his incarceration at the Birmingham Jail, to his memorable speech at the March on Washington. Experience the despair of King’s death. Rejoice in the obstacles which have been overcome: first with Americans’ landing on the Moon, our missions on the Space Shuttle, and concluding with our reach into the science-fiction heavens of Star Wars.
Cosmic Mashups
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 21 min
Year: 2023
Subjects: Astronomy
Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we’re beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activate galactic centers. This engaging fulldome film was produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with CU Boulder APS Professor, Dr. Julie Comerford and former graduate student Dr. Becky Nevin through support from an NSF award.
Dark Matter Mystery
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 36 min
Subjects: Astronomy, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Dark Matter
What keeps galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the universe? What makes the universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximately a quarter of the universe is filled with a mysterious glue: Dark Matter. We know that it is out there,
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but we have no idea what it is made out of. This show takes you on the biggest quest of contemporary astrophysics. You will see why we know that Dark Matter exists, and how this search is one of the most challenging and exciting searches science has to offer. Join the scientists on their hunt for Dark Matter with experiments in space and deep underground. Will they be able to solve the Dark Matter Mystery?
Dream to Fly
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2013
Subjects: Aeronautics, Astronautics, Astronomy, Physics, Space Exploration
Discover the mystery of flight with Leonardo da Vinci, Montgolfier brothers, Wright brothers and other inventors. Experience the adventure and find out how this immense and challenging dream, for which mankind has strived since the beginning of history came true. Dream to Fly is a poetic story about the history of aviation.
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The aim of the film is to present the development of aviation through the ages in an interesting an innovative way. It presents the milestones on our route to conquering the skies – both in terms of technological breakthroughs, as well as our perceptions on flying itself. Rich fulldome visuals, beautiful music composed for the show and a poetic narration makes this show an exceptional artwork. The message to the viewers is to be open to new ideas and to pursue our dreams.
Dynamic Earth
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Earth Sciences, Climatology
Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s great life support system: the global climate. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.
Earth's Wild Ride
Audience: Everyone
Time: 20 min
Year: 2005
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Sciences
Set on the surface of the Moon in the year 2081, a grandfather and granddaughter watch a solar eclipse from scenic cliffs overlooking their moon colony. Conversation leads to contrasts between the moon, the only home the granddaughter knows, and the Earth, where the grandfather has spent most of his life. While learning about eclipses, the ice age, Earth’s water cycle and differences between the Earth and Moon, the audience is taken on a roller-coaster-like ride through canyons of raging rivers and hot flowing lava.
Exploding Universe
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2014
Subjects: Astronomy, Physics
The universe we see and even our existence has been shaped by explosive events like supernovae: the death throes explosions of giant stars. These maelstroms create the elements which form complex molecules and life, seeding the galaxies for future star systems. Explosive events of all scales from the subatomic of particle accelerators mimicking conditions in the early universe, to super volcanoes, stellar deaths and even black hole mergers, form the fabric of the universe we live in. Our understanding of the universe and the matter, energy and forces which are it's substance are tied to explosions of all sizes from the immense to the almost undetectably minute.
Follow the Drinking Gourd
Audience: Ages 9+ to Adult
Time: 26 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: US History, Geography, Slavery, Constellations
JERSC Original
Retrace the steps of slaves, from their imprisonment in Africa, their transport across the Atlantic, their auction and enslavement in the south, to their bid for freedom via the Underground Railroad. Our original fulldome production of The Drinking Gourd
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takes the dangerous journey from Mobile, Alabama – tracking the stars and symbols etched on tree trunks – up to the Ohio River, across to Paducah, Kentucky; and onto freedom in the north. Meet operatives along the way, including Peg-Leg Joe, the old man waitin’ to carry you to freedom. Look into the night sky, unlock the secret code shared between the slaves, and follow The Drinking Gourd.
Forward to the Moon
Audience: Ages 13+ to Adult
Time: 32 min
Year: 2022
Subjects: Astronomy, Space Exploration
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe. Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space.
From Earth to the Universe
Audience: Ages 14+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Astronomy, Universe
This stunning, 30-minute voyage through space and time conveys, through sparkling sights and sounds, the Universe revealed to us by science. Viewers can revel in the splendour of the worlds in the Solar System and our scorching Sun. From Earth to the Universe takes the audience out to the colourful birthplaces and burial grounds of stars, and still further out beyond the Milky Way to the unimaginable immensity of myriad galaxies. Along the way, the audience will learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and today’s giant telescopes that allow us to probe ever deeper into the Universe.
In My Backyard
Audience: Ages 2+ & Families
Time: 31 min
Year: 2009
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Science, Nature, Seasons
Join children’s entertainer Fred Penner from TV’s Nickelodeon as he explores things large and small, from the colors of the rainbow, to the reasons for the seasons. Through the use of entertaining songs and immersive environments, children are encouraged to participate while learning about the planets, constellations, meteors, the moon and more.
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Geared towards the youngest stargazers and scientist, In My Backyard is sure to instill a sense of wonder and exploration while encouraging children to explore their own backyards.
Invaders of Mars!
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 25 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomy, Mars, Planets, Solar System, Space Exploration, Space Probes
Explore the Martian surface as seen by Earth’s various spacecraft “invaders” and use the data gathered to explore the red planet. We emerge with a new perspective on the red planet Mars. Narrated by Tom Baker.
Lamps of Atlantis
Audience: Age 11s+ to Adult
Time: 40 min
Year: 2011
Subjects: Astronomy, Constellations, Mythology, History
Our search for the lost continent of Atlantis takes us on a journey through the astronomical knowledge and understanding of the ancient Greeks. How did the constellations get their names? What different patterns did ancient cultures see in the sky? Was Atlantis a real place? Did it really sink into the sea? We will uncover clues to help us solve this age-old mystery. Narrated by Terry O'Quinn.
Lars the Little Polar Bear
Audience: Ages 2+ & Families
Time: 26 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Arctic, life science, conservation
Explore the changing Arctic landscape with a curious little polar bear!
This show offers a charming story about the adventures of Lars and his friends, and explores the habitats of their real-life counterparts in the Arctic.
What happens when a frisky little polar bear named Lars ventures out on the first day of spring? He explores his Arctic home, meets new friends, and saves some endangered whales.
The Little Star That Could
Audience: Ages 3+ & Families
Time: 35 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomy, Stars, Solar system
The Little Star That Could is a story about an average yellow star on a search for planets of his own to warm and protect. Along his way, he encounters other stars, learns what makes each star special, and discovers that stars can combine to form clusters and galaxies. Eventually, Little Star finds his planets, and each is introduced to audiences along with basic information about the Solar System.
MAGELLAN: Report from Venus
Play Trailer
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 29 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomy, Space Exploration
The Magellan radar-mapping mission to Venus was extraordinarily successful; the spacecraft returned more data than all NASA’s previous planetary missions combined. Now, take a safari under the clouds of Venus to experience its scorching hot surface, explore its volcanoes and lava rivers, and scan its intriguing cratered plains.
Max Goes to the Moon
Audience: Ages 4+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Astronomy, Moon, Space Travel
Based on award-winning children’s book of the same name by astronomer & author Dr. Jeff Bennett, “Max” is an animated, educational children’s story. Max (the dog) and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era.
New Horizons
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 25 min
Year: 2001
Subjects: Astronomy, space Exploration
From breathtaking landscapes, to violent volcanic eruptions, to Saturn’s icy rings, New Horizons transports you on a majestic journey through the planets and moons of our celestial neighborhood.
One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
Audience: Everyone
Time: 27 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomy, Culture, Moon
Elmo and Big Bird live in the United States and Hu Hu Zhu lives far away in China, but they discovered that they still see the same stars at night!
Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 30 min
Year: 2017
Subjects: Astronomy, space Exploration
For thousands of years, mankind thought that the Earth was the center of the Universe. Thanks to our curiosity, imagination and urge to explore, we now know that planets like our Earth are nothing special in the cosmos. The Sun is just one ordinary star among hundreds of billions in our galaxy, the Milky Way. With the world’s most powerful telescopes,
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we are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even the wildest expectations of scientists as well as authors of science fiction. Most stars have planets — it turns out they are more common than we thought. A huge diversity of different worlds is out there, just waiting to be discovered.
Perfect Little Planet
Audience: Everyone
Time: 35 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Astronomy, Solar System, Planets, Earth Science
Discover our solar system through a different set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Fly over the surface of Pluto, our best known Dwarf Planet. Dive over the ice cliffs of Miranda. Sail through the rings of Saturn. Experience lightning storms on Jupiter, and walk on the surface of Mars. A solar system journey for space travelers of all ages.
Satelix
Audience: Ages 8+ to Adult
Time: 26 Min
Year: 2023
Subjects: Astronomy, Earth Science, Satellites, Space Exploration
They are with us all day: when we wake up, go to school, to work, or for a trip, and when we spend time with our families in the evening. In the darkness of the night, they guard us while we sleep. Without them, we would not have navigation in our cars or mobile phones, accurate weather forecasts, or many other sources of information that we rely on every day. What are they? Satellites! The show Satelix is a result of an international project between six European planetariums. The main aim of the show is to present how cosmic technologies affect our everyday lives.
Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 37 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: Astronomy, Solar System, Space Exploration
Once a planet of great mystery, now we know more than ever before about its amazing system of rings, moons, and storms thanks to modern robotic space pioneers. Saturn not only incorporates the best imagery from the Cassini-Huygens mission, it uses photomaps of the moons to create 3-dimensional bodies complete with surface sculpting and height maps so the craters, canyons and mountains will show true surface relief.
Season of Light
Audience: Everyone
Time: 35 min
Subjects: Astronomy, History, Religions, Winter, Seasonal, Holiday
This show recounts the historical, religious, and cultural rituals practiced during the time of winter solstice. It also takes a look at some of our more light-hearted seasonal traditions: from gift-giving and kissing under the mistletoe, to songs about lords a-leaping and ladies dancing, and the custom of decking the halls with greenery and candles. St. Nicholas, Sinterklaas, Kris Kringle, Father Christmas, and Santa Claus all drop by as well.
Seeing!
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 26 min
Year: 2016
Subjects: Electromagnetic Spectrum, Biology, Vision
SEEING!, narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, is a full-immersion planetarium film that tells the tale of a photon's journey from the core of a star and its journey across the galaxy to a young woman's eye. It explains the conversion of energy into an electro-chemical impulse which travels the neuro pathways to the various vision centers of the brain to create the images that she sees.
A Starry Tale
Audience: Ages 6+ to Adult
Time: 27 min
Year: 2017
Subjects: Astronomy, Culture
Constellations were created thousands years ago and they have been handed down generation after generation up to now. This show focuses on this great fact. In the show, you will see instruction on constellations and movement of the sun, moon and planets against constellations. An associated story from Greek myths is provided with beautiful CG including the tale of Astraea, the goddess of justice, who is closely related to the constellation Libra.
Stars of the Pharaohs
Audience: Ages 10+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2004
Subjects: Astronomers, Astronomy, Constellations, Egyptian History, Solar System
Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. Learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena, and experience some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world, recreated in all of their original splendor. Narrated by John Rhys-Davies.
The Sun: Our Living Star
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 25 min
Year: 2018
Subjects: Astronomy, Space exploration, Solar system
The passage of the Sun’s fiery disc across the sky — day by day, month by month — was the only way to keep track of time for countless past civilizations. Don’t be fooled by the terminology; although it is a typical dwarf star, the Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined. Discover the secrets of our star in this planetarium show and experience never-before-seen images of the Sun’s violent surface in immersive fulldome format.
Supervolcanoes
Audience: Ages 12+ to Adult
Time: 24 min
Year: 2012
Subjects: planetary science, earth science, volcanoes
Supervolcanoes is an immersive planetarium show that looks back at rare classes of eruptions that have marshaled the energy that lurks, like a sleeping dragon, beneath the surface of planet Earth. The program moves beyond Earth to explore the impact of giant volcanic eruptions around our solar system. Audiences will fly down to Neptune’s frigid moon Triton, and onto the ultimate volcanic world: Jupiter’s moon Io. On a visit to a legendary North American hot spot, Yellowstone National Park, the film asks: can a supervolcano erupt in our time?
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Tilt
Audience: Everyone
Time: 25 min
Year: 2011
Subjects: Earth-Sun System, Seasons
When the seasons go crazy it’s up to Annie and Max to set things right. But fixing this will take something extraordinary, and a little help. Come on a whirlwind adventure as the siblings learn just how the seasons and work, and discover that sometimes, all we need is a new angle on the world.
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Audience: Ages 9+ to Adult
Time: 35 min
Year: 2008
Subjects: Astronomers, Astronomy, History, Physics, Invention, Discovery, Optics, Solar System
Go back in time to see how telescopes were invented, and how the largest observatories in the world now use these instruments to explore the mysteries of the universe. Explore the Galilean Moons, Saturn’s rings, and spiral structure of galaxies. Learn about the discoveries of Galileo, Huygens, Newton, Hubble and many others.
We Are Stars
Audience: Everyone
Time: 26 min
Year: 2015
Subjects: Universe, astronomy
What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life. Narrated by Andy Serkis.