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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! |
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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. |
| 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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| 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 - Class |
| 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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| 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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| 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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| Solar System Tours |
| Solar System Tours (3rd & 4th Grade) is a guided tour of the solar system in which students enjoy close-up views of all the planets on the Visualization Lab's dome. Students experience wonders from the Sun to the edge of the solar system, including the reclassification of Pluto. |
| Run Time: 00 hr: 20 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 Pluto Story |
| Pluto has been making headlines lately! Protests, petitions, heated discussions--what's the big deal with a small, cold and distant world?
Today, we know Pluto is no longer a planet. As of 2006, it has officially been reclassified as a dwarf planet. Find out why in the amazing, full dome planetarium production: "The Pluto Story!"
See New Horizons, the fastest ship ever built, race out to Pluto. Witness the icy world Eris, who started Pluto's fall from planet hood. Explore why we remain curious about our popular friend Pluto, and why we hunger for more discoveries in our distant Solar System. |
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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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| 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. |
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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. |
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