FullDome Family Shows from Global Immersion
 | ASTRONAUT The exploration of space is the greatest endeavor 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 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 maneuvering 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 fulldome video and explosive surround sound, Astronaut is an experience like nothing on Earth. Approximate run time: 20 minutes Produced by NSC Creative Suitable for family audiences and school groups __________________________________________________________ |
 | ATTACK OF THE SPACE PIRATES Clark Planetarium presents its first action adventure space show, one that is sure to appeal to the whole family, including young adults! Hidden somewhere in the vast reaches of space is an alien technology so powerful that it threatens the very galaxy itself. A gang of rogue pirates will stop at nothing to find that technology and unleash its awesome power against the rest of the universe. Now, only one valiant ship stands between the pirates and their total domination of space. It’s a race against time for the Starship Intrepid as it seeks to find the alien technology first while defending itself against the attack of the space pirates! This show is rendered in a stunning photo-realistic style, one that will not only transport you into the stars, but to the very edge of the galaxy itself. Embark on a thrilling adventure that has something for everyone: alien planets, exploding stars, black holes, evil villains and a series of space battles that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you think our other shows put you into the action, wait until this one grabs you! Produced by Clark Planetarium Suitable for mid-elementary and above school groups and family audiences __________________________________________________________ |
 | BIG One of the most asked questions about the universe is “How big is it?”—and that’s one of the hardest to answer. BIG has been produced to tackle the question and does so by taking the audience on an immersive journey to the far reaches of the universe that we are currently able to observe. Along the way, the audience is introduced to the concept of the speed of light, and they meet a huge range of objects to spark their imagination. Unlike any show you have seen before, BIG combines a light-hearted storytelling style with computer animation, stop-motion character animation (clay animation), laser graphics, and a surround sound musical score to bring a really big subject down to Earth. Narrated by Sir Richard Attenborough Produced by NSC Creative Approximate run time: 20 minutes Suitable for ages 5 and above and school groups __________________________________________________________ |
 | BLACK HOLES A completely original Clark Planetarium production, Black Holes takes you on a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Where do they come from? Where do they go? How do we find them? Is there one on Earth’s horizon? Clark Planetarium invites you to explore with us the science and mystery of Black Holes. Produced by Clark Planetarium |
.jpg) | COSMIC JOURNEY: A SOLAR SYSTEM ADVENTURE Starting from the outermost reaches of the solar system, take a cosmic journey from Pluto to Earth. Zoom past planets, revolving above you. See ringed systems of the outer planets and the detail of various moons, all digitally rendered using real images from satellites. Finally, return home to Earth, and contrast our home planet with the other worlds you've explored. Produced by Denver Museum of Nature & Science Run time: 23 minutes Suitable for families and school groups View Educator's Guide __________________________________________________________ |
 | DAWN OF THE SPACE AGE Available in both 3D and 2D fulldome formats Re-live the excitement of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite to the magnificent lunar landings and privately operated space flights. Be immersed and overwhelmed with this most accurate historic reconstruction of man’s first steps into space. Who were these men and women that took part in these death-defying endeavors? Witness their drive, their passion, and their perseverance to explore, in Dawn of the Space Age. Produced by Mirage3D |
 | 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. In our newest original production, we’ll explore what makes a planet “Earth-like” in the first place and take a 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! Produced by Clark Planetarium __________________________________________________________ |
 | KALUOKA'HINA: ENCHANTED REEF The vastness of our planet’s oceans guards unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is Kaluoka’hina, the enchanted reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it. Kaluoka’hina’s colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in peace…until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken. Now it’s up to the young sawfish Jake and his paranoid pal Shorty to restore the magic of Kaluoka’hina. Their only lead: the ancient legend that tells of touching the moon... But how is a fish supposed to touch the moon? This is just one of the intriguing puzzles that Jake and Shorty have to solve on their most exciting adventure ever: the quest to save their beloved reef. See what many are hailing as “the most ambitious and professional production for the dome to date.” In a production that sets a new standard for fulldome shows, Kaluoka’hina is all that and more. As much a technological marvel as it is a wonderfully entertaining and visually captivating show. Produced by Softmachine Running time: 32 minutes Suitable for family audiences __________________________________________________________ |
 | LIFE: A COSMIC STORY Life: A Cosmic Story begins in a redwood forest, with the sounds of wind and life. One redwood looms large, until we approach its branches and enter one of its leaves, adjusting our perspective to microscopic scales inside a cell. We see a pared-down version of its inner workings, learning about the process of photosynthesis and the role of DNA. This scene sets the stage for the story of life. How did life on Earth begin? This tantalizing question forms the basis of the second all-digital planetarium show produced by the Academy, Life: A Cosmic Story - recently awarded Best Fulldome Program 2011 at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival. Narrated by Jodie Foster, the Academy’s new planetarium show Life: A Cosmic Story is a high-speed ride through the history of life. Produced by California Academy of Sciences Run time: 25 minutes Suitable for families and school groups __________________________________________________________ |
 | MARS What happened to Mars? What happened to the water? Was there once life? Could there still be life…somewhere? Featuring spectacular high-definition 3D graphics, the awe-inspiring history of the planet unfolds to the space age and the dusty, cratered world we know today. Join in the latest discoveries from the Global Surveyor and Mars Odyssey. Contemplate the potential of a new generation of space craft, such as Mars Express and the landers Spirit and Opportunity, in the race to find liquid water and life. Finally, take a speculative look into the future—and the presence of humans on the planet. Take your seat for a 4.5 billion-year story. Narrated by Miriam Margolyes Produced by NSC Creative Approximate running time: 25 minutes Suitable for family audiences and school groups (age 5+). Available formats: fulldome and partial dome __________________________________________________________ |
 | NATURAL SELECTION Available in both 3D stereo and 2D fulldome formats. 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. Produced by Mirage3D Available in 30 or 40 minute versions Suitable for family audiences and school groups Available in both 2D and 3D __________________________________________________________ |
.jpg) | ORIGINS OF LIFE Origins of Life deals with some of the most profound questions of life science: the origin of life and the human search for life beyond Earth. Starting with the Big Bang, in chronological order, the show deals with prebiotic chemistry in the universe, the formation of stars, formation of solar systems, and the first life on Earth. Furthermore, Origins of Life covers the great extinctions as well as our search for (primitive) life beyond planet Earth. Origins of Life is a motivational journey through time and a celebration of life on Earth. It features many recent discoveries related to life science, demonstrating to the youth that if there was ever a time that science made it greatest advances, it would be right now! Narrated by Lord Robert Winston. Produced by Mirage3D Run time: 24 minutes Suitable for family audiences and school groups |
 | THE PLANETS Presented in the style of a game show, The Planets tests people’s knowledge of the nine planets in our Solar System. The audience find themselves transported from planet to planet, immersed in spectacularly different environments. Great fun, the show also has enough facts and concepts to provide real educational value. Narrated by Ben Jackson |
 | REALM OF LIGHT Realm of Light tells in breathtaking pictures the story of the genesis and the evolution of the universe and our world—from the big bang until today. A philosophical approach to the origins of space and our life. Produced by Softmachine Approximate run time: 24 minutes Suitable for family audiences __________________________________________________________ |
 | S.E.T.I. The prospect that we may not be alone in the universe is taken as a fact by the movies, writers, and a great many scientists. As yet, we have no hard evidence of another living thing outside Planet Earth. S.E.T.I.—The Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence—is a show that explores all sides of this topic, from the planets we are finding around other stars, to the feasibility of travelling to the stars, and what aliens might actually be like, to the possibility that UFOs have been visiting and the various methods that scientists are using to get in touch. Will we make contact in our lifetimes? This stunning immersive show guides you through the myriad of ideas to a surprising conclusion. Narrated by Hugh Laurie Produced by NSC Creative Approximate running time: 25 minutes Suitable for ages 5 and above __________________________________________________________ |
 | SATURN: JEWEL OF THE HEAVENS It’s one of the most beautiful and magnificent planets in the solar system...a symbol of all that is exotic and wonderful about the universe. Once, it was the most distant planet we knew of...a mysterious world seemingly beyond our reach. But now, using sophisticated spacecraft, we have finally been able to reach out to this great ringed giant. We’ve sailed by the trillions of chunks of ice that make up its glorious rings...we’ve uncovered the bizarre faces of its unique moons...and we’ve peered down into its turbulent atmosphere through massive and violent hurricanes. Thanks to new scientific information, we can present this planet, its moons and its rings in a 3-dimensional environment encompassing the entire dome. Produced by Clark Planetarium Run time: 35 minutes__________________________________________________________ |
 | TIMESPACE Join us for an adventure through Time, as we explore the past and imagine the future of the cosmos. Witness the birth of the Universe, the doom of the dinosaurs, and be there for the first landing on the moon! Each TimeSpace travel story is presented as a destination to be experienced as if you are there. TimeSpace Travel Stories - The Big Bang - Doom of the Dinosaurs - Comet in the Yucatán Sky - Apollo 11—One Small Step - IBEX—The Interstellar Boundary Explorer Mission - To Boldly Go Forth Narration by Laurie Anderson Produced by Adler Planetarium Approximate running time: 28 minutes Suitable for family audiences and school groups__________________________________________________________ |
 | WE ARE ASTRONOMERS Available later in 2012 in 3D stereo version. Currently available in standard 2D fulldome format. Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers reveals the global collaboration, technology, and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the Universe. Produced by NSC Creative Approximate running time: 25 minutes Suitable for family audiences and school groups __________________________________________________________ |
 | WILDEST WEATHER IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM Available in both 3D and 2D fulldome formats. Join National Geographic on a spectacular journey to witness the most beautiful, powerful, and mysterious weather phenomena in the solar system. From a storm the size of a 100-megaton hydrogen bomb, to a 400-year-old hurricane, to a dust tempest that could engulf entire planets, you'll be glad you live on Earth! Audiences will fly through the thick atmosphere of Venus, magnetic storms on the sun, liquid methane showers on Titan, and anticyclones whirling at hundreds of miles per hour on Jupiter. Packed with eye-popping visuals, high-end CGI, and cutting-edge science, Wildest Weather in the Solar System will is available to digital fulldome theaters and planetariums worldwide. Website: WildestWeatherShow.com Produced by National Geographic Running time: 24 minutes Available in both 2D and 3D Suitable for family audiences and school groups Access Education Resource |
