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| 2012: Mayan Prophecies |
Explore The Prophecies Of The Mayan Astronomers!
Visit the Classic Mayan cities of Uxmal, Chichen Itza, Tikal, and Palenque to discover how the Maya aligned their temples to watch their sky gods and used interlocking calendars to record the past and predict the future.
Explore pyramids towering above the rainforest, designed as observatories to follow the sun. Experience the apocalypse of the Maya and discover how our fate in 2012 may be foretold in Mayan Prophecies.
WARNING: This show contains a sacrificial ritual scene. Viewer discretion is advised. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 35 min. |
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| A 40th Anniversary Tribute to Apollo 11 |
| Arguably, the Apollo 11 Moon landing 40 years ago was one of the most significant and historic events of the 20th century. Dreamt about for 2,000 years, it became reality on July 20, 1969 when Neil Armstrong took that stunning step onto another world.
The immersive Planetarium production "A 40th Anniversary Tribute to Apollo 11" will re-live the impactful day and take a look at what future space explores might come to expect in the next 40 years! |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 5 min. |
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| Astronaut |
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavour that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey?
What does it take to become an astronaut?
Astronaut, the latest immersive planetarium show to be created by the National Space Centre, takes you from Earth into space... and beyond. Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to manoeuvring through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject 'Chad', our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.
Presented in stunning high definition 360 degree full dome video and explosive surround sound, Astronaut is an experience like nothing on Earth.
Astronaut is preceded by an Apollo 11 tribute show.
Astronaut is supported by: NASA NY Space Grant, Department of Physics & Astronomy, C.O.V.E., the Upstate Institute, and the Department of Biology.
Grade Level: 4th and higher |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 30 min. |
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CSI: Cosmic
Looking for Life in the Universe |
| Do you think that Extra-Terrestrial life exists beyond our small, blue oasis?
Imagine if such a discovery were made - it would send shockwaves through humanity's collective consciousness. It would suggest that life is plentiful throughout the universe.
Of course, no solid evidence yet exists for-or against - life that didn't originate on planet Earth. Still, we keep exploring.
Today, a marriage of two sciences is our best tool for such research. Astronomy and biology officially fused in 1998 when NASA established its Astrobiology Institute. This institute now has 12 teams of 700 scientists that strive to comprehend life here on Earth and search for habitable worlds beyond our own cosmic residence.
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| Run Time: 00 hr: 34 min. |
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| Extreme Planets |
For centuries, humanity has wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. Now, we are finally one step closer to knowing the answer. With the discovery in 1995 of the first planet orbiting another star, we now know that planets are not unique to our own Solar System. In fact, these "extrasolar" planets now appear to be quite common. We'll explore what makes a planet "Earth-like" in the first place, and take an immersive fulldome tour of several worlds that just might fit the conditions we're looking for. From water worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons to planets with multiple suns, these exotic worlds aren't just science fiction anymore!
Sponsored by: Dean of Faculty Office, Department of Physics & Astronomy, and Information Technology Services |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 23 min. |
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| Galileo: The Power of the Telescope |
Two eyes and two pieces of glass revolutionized human understanding 400 years ago. The eyes belonged to Galileo Galilei, and the curved pieces of glass were the lenses of his telescope. In Galileo: The Power of the Telescope, you'll learn Galileo's personal and powerful story, and explore how his discoveries displaced long-held views about the universe. Narrated by Dava Sobel, author of the award-winning biography Galileo's Daughter.
Sponsored by: NASA - NY Space Grant, Core- Scientific Perspectives, & Department of Physics and Astronomy @ Colgate |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 30 min. |
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| Ice Worlds |
| The delicate balance between ice, water and the existence of life has been a topic of exploration and discovery in science for generations. In travels to the Arctic and Antarctic regions of our planet, we'll examine the ecosystems that live and thrive there and see how their survival is connected with our own. Beyond Earth, we'll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our solar system. Narrated by Emily Watson, star of The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep. Produced in cooperation with the University of New Hampshire, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, with the support of the National Science Foundation. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 23 min. |
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| Invaders of Mars |
| Under the care of Emmy award winning space artist, Don Davis, this beautifully crafted show highlights our ongoing exploration of Mars. We explore the Martian surface as seen by Earth's various spacecraft "invaders" and use the data gathered to explore the red planet as only CGI can. We fly over the great chasms, canyons and volcanoes, descend amid the ice of a Martian polar cap and are buffeted by swirling dust devils. Blinded by the planet-wide storms which engulf this world from time to time we emerge to discover a whole new world which is the red planet Mars. The invaders have landed. Narrated by Tom Baker of the BBC's Dr. Who. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 24 min. |
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| Natural Selection |
Join the young Charles Darwin on an adventurous voyage of exploration circumnavigating the World with the HMS Beagle.
In Victorian times many physical phenomena were already discovered and described by natural laws, but life's most eloquent mechanism was still unknown:
How could new species arise to replace those lost in extinction ?
It was time for someone to stand up and come forth with a Naturalist explanation of this mystery of mysteries.
Witness the thrill of scientific discovery by seeing the World through Darwin's eyes, make observations of the most beautiful natural scenery and let the pieces of the scientific puzzle slowly but surely fall into place.
Allow Darwin himself to reveal this simple and most beautiful mechanism that explains the Evolution of all Life on Earth: Natural Selection, the single most wonderful idea anyone has ever had......
Sponsored by: Dean of the Faculty, Department of Geology, Department of Biology, Core: Scientific Perspectives, Department of Physics & Astronomy, and Information Technology Services. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 35 min. |
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| New Horizons |
| From breathtaking landscapes to violent volcanic eruptions to the sheer beauty of Saturn's rings, New Horizons immerses audiences in an unforgettable all-dome-video experience. Explore the planets and moons of the solar system in a majestic journey through our celestial neighborhood. For the first time, audiences will travel down to the surface of all the planets, and experience what life would be like from those brave new worlds. Our journey begins as we follow a comet as it travels through interplanetary space. On each of our exotic ports of call, real data and images from modern space probes is transformed into stunning photo-realistic 3D animation. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 25 min. |
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| Paradise |
What would you do with paradise in your lifetime?
Civilization has played a major role on Earth's environment. Can we live in harmony with plants and animals? What will you do with paradise?
Explore these questions and how the Environmental movement started with our first planetarium show produced at Colgate University.
This project was funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and produced by Claudia Johnson, a teacher from Cazenovia High School and Kayla Sutherland, a Colgate student.
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| Run Time: 00 hr: 25 min. |
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| Saturn: Jewel of the Heavens |
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.
From its bizarre moons with mysterious features, to the millions of icy particles that compose the enigmatic
rings, this is the three-dimensional tour of the Saturnian system that goes beyond the CG experience -
It's like flying piggyback on the Cassini spacecraft!
Sponsored by: NASA-NY Space Grant, Department of Geology |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 35 min. |
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| Sea Monsters |
Journey 80 million years back in time to an age when mighty dinosaurs dominated the land - and an equally astonishing assortment of ferocious creatures swarm, hunted, and fought for survival beneath the vast, mysterious prehistoric seas. Stunning, photo-realistic imagery re-creates the perilous underwater realm of two young, dolphin-sized marine reptiles called Dolichorhynchops, or Dollies, and follows their incredible journey through waters ruled by some of the most awesome predators ever to prowl the Earth's oceans.
Interweaving ground-breaking fossil finds from around the globe with cutting-edge computer-generated re-creations, National Geographic's powerful storytelling immerses you in the life-or-death drama of an age when monsters ruled the seas! With original music by Peter Gabriel and The Footnote, and narrated by Liev Schreiber.
Sponsored by: Department of Geology and the Department of Information Technology Services |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 30 min. |
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| Secret of the Cardboard Rocket |
The program features the daring exploits of a young girl and boy who make a cardboard box and decide to turn it into a rocket to visit the sun, moon and planets. The characters take along everything they need, including balloons full of air and an astronomy book that talks.
Sponsored by: NASA NY Space Grant, Department of Geology, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, C.O.V.E., Upstate Institute, Division of Natural Sciences & Math, Department of Physics & Astronomy |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 30 min. |
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| Seven Wonders |
| Turn back the pages of time and witness the ancient wonders of the world as they appeared thousands of years ago. Travel to Egypt to visit the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the Great Pyramids, to Persia to see the original Mausoleum, to Babylon to explore the fabled Hanging Gardens, to Greece to tour the Temples of Zeus and Artemis, and to Rhodes to stand in the shadow of the towering Colossus. We will investigate the theories of how these wonders were created, and get a glimpse of some of the universe's greatest wonders. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 31 min. |
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| Stars of the Pharaohs |
| Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena. And thanks to the time Digital Theater's production team spent on location in Egypt taking photographs and measurements, you'll see some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 35 min. |
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| The Seasons Reasons Show |
The Seasons Reasons Show (K through 2nd grade)
Marvin Short, Jake Jupiter, and Laura Twist tell us about weather, the water cycle, clouds, seasons, constellations, and the moon. Voices for the characters are narrated by voice talent from the TV cartoon series "Dragonball Z".
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| Run Time: 00 hr: 25 min. |
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| Theory of Flight |
In Theory of Flight, performed live at the Ho Tung Visualization Lab, a scientist's biology lecture on flight goes awry when she reveals her own extreme experiments. Dreams of flight, avian arias, a magical chalkboard, transgenic experiments, animated cellular processes, orchestral bird songs, and molecular music intersect in this emotional and scientific pursuit of human flight.
Music, animation, and story created by Anna Lindemann. Performed by soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon as the bird spirit and Anna Lindemann as the scientist.
The final performance will be followed by a Flying Feast concocted by Ellie Markovitch and Rose Mitchell - a multi-taste experience inspired by the avian world.
Reservations for the Flying Feast must be made separately.
Theory of Flight performances and the Flying Feast are part of the Interdisciplinary Events in the Arts & Sciences sponsored by the Colgate Arts Council.
For more information and to see a preview, visit Theory of Flight |
| Run Time: 1 hr: 00 min. |
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| Two Small Pieces of Glass |
| The show is 25 minutes in length and follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way the students learn how telescopes work, the history of telescopes, and major discoveries
made by these instruments. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 24 min. |
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| Violent Universe |
| The beauty of a starlit sky conceals the violent forces at work within our universe. From the upheaval of a giant star that explodes to release its material into space, to a future encounter between the Earth and a large asteroid that is too close for comfort, we will witness the forces that hold the universe together and occasionally try to rip it apart. Narrated by Patrick Stewart of Star Trek: The Next Generation and the X-Men films. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 31 min. |
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| Wonders of the Universe |
| Peer deep into space through the eyes of the orbiting Hubble Space Telescope and travel back billions of years in time to witness the birth of the universe. On this breathtaking excursion, you'll witness the formation of galaxies and explore some of the most wondrous nebulae and astronomical structures yet discovered. As your travels continue, you'll fly deep into our own Milky Way galaxy and return home to Earth on a spectacular tour through the solar system. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 24 min. |
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