FullDome Shows for Schools and Younger Audiences
 | ASTRONOMY: 3000 YEARS OF STARGAZING The sky, and everything that happens there, has always aroused the interest and curiosity of the human race. Eclipses, the regular cycle of the seasons, the motion of the stars… The ruins of Stonehenge and Machu Picchu bear witness to how these phenomena were studied with a view to predicting them. In the learned company of a cartoon Einstein, we’ll be revisiting the major astronomical milestones of the last 3000 years, from the cosmological models of antiquity, through the Ptolemaic system and the epicycles, to the contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, Kepler, Newton and Herschel, amongst others. We’ll also be reviewing the discoveries made possible by the use of technology, from the first telescope, designed by Galileo, to the modern ones in use both on earth and in space, which have revealed the wonderful objects contained in the cosmos to us: nebulae, pulsars, black holes… Only by looking back, and learning about sciences’ great triumphs in the past, can we hope to catch a glimpse of what its future findings might be. Meditating on the future of astronomy, all we can know for certain is that, happily, our curiosity will always be moving a few steps ahead of the reach of our telescopes. Produced by Antares FullDome Productions Approximate run time: 34 minutes Suitable for general audiences and school groups __________________________________________________________ | |
 | THE BIRTH OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM How did our Solar System originate? What chain of events led to its creation? The film takes us through the phases of its creation, from the condensation of the initial cloud of gas and cosmic dust, to the final formation of the universe. How can we know it happened this way and not through any other mechanism? Just as detectives look for traces of evidence to clarify the circumstances surrounding a crime, astronomers analyze the prints of the event from which the Sun and the planets originated. These footprints are the impact craters that are found in almost all the bodies of the Solar System, including the Earth, which show that the creation was violent and that what today is a relatively quiet place was in another era the setting for the bombardment of rocks from space. Produced by Antares FullDome Productions Approximate run time: 21 minutesSuitable for general audiences and school groups __________________________________________________________ | |
 | CHRONICLE OF A JOURNEY TO EARTH An intergalactic traveler reaches our part of the galaxy looking for somewhere to settle and as he moves towards the Sun, he examines the bodies that cross his path. First the outer comets and the dwarf planets, then the giant planets, the asteroids, the rocky planets, amongst them the Earth, which of these has by far best environmental conditions to encourage the development and evolution of living organisms. Following the traveler’s path, the spectators see close up what today’s science has discovered about each of the components of our Solar System. Produced by Antares FullDome Productions Approximate run time: 22 minutes Suitable for general audiences and school groups __________________________________________________________ | |
 | MOLES: WHAT IS OUT THERE? Antares FullDome Productions and Mediúscula present the fulldome cartoon film MOLES, for digital planetariums. MOLES integrates traditional storytelling with digital media in order to entertain children, and awaken their interest for astronomy and nature. With MOLES, children will learn basic concepts about science while having a great time. Produced by Antares FullDome Productions and Mediúscula Available in two segments or as a full 35 minute show __________________________________________________________Suitable for school programs, family audiences, and children ages 4-8 | |
 | ONE WORLD, ONE SKY: BIG BIRD'S ADVENTURE 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! Produced by Sesame Workshop, the Beijing Planetarium, Adler Planetarium, and Liberty Science Center with major funding provided by the National Science Foundation Approximate running time: 27 minutes __________________________________________________________ | |
 | PERFECT LITTLE PLANET After more than a year in the making, Clark Planetarium Productions has unveiled its most innovative show since 'The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket'. The show is revolutionary on a number of fronts: 4K resolution that utilizes detailed assets to take full advantage of the 4K environment; a frame rate of 60 frames per second to provide smoother motion, sharper definition, and clearer colors. (The show is also available in 30fps for those theaters who do not yet have systems to support the higher frame rate). So what is the theme of the show? Imagine the ultimate space vacation! What if you could travel the galaxy to find that ideal place? Discover our solar system through a new 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. Feel the lightning storms at Jupiter. And walk on the surface of Mars. Which destination would you shoose? This is the solar system journey for travelers of all ages. 'Perfect Little Planet' serves the same ages and covers the same curriculum as the popular 'Secret of the Cardboard Rocket' show. AVAILABLE MARCH 2012 Produced by Clark Planetarium Productions Approximate run time: 35 minutes Suitable for younger/general audiences and school groups __________________________________________________________ | |
 | SECRET OF THE CARDBOARD ROCKET One of the most popular space journeys for children and their families has been The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket. Thanks to new tools and talent at the Clark Planetarium, you’ll see and feel the highest levels of detail and animation of any planetarium in the world. In the most dynamic fashion possible, the young star travelers are back to show you what could only be dreamed of before. From the boiling surface of the sun to the icy rings of Saturn, children of all ages will be mesmerized by the incredible scenery in motion. Discover the wonder of discovery in The Secret of the Cardboard Rocket. | |
 | SUNSHINE! Sunshine is a loveable cartoon Sun, and he doesn’t care if the children get loud or excited: in fact, he wants them to look around, raise their hands, sing, and play along with his tricks. Adults have to join in too! During the fun and games, the stars of the night sky are gently revealed and Sunshine explores some simple colors and counting. Sunshine is self contained, but a live presenter is recommended to get the audience interacting fully. Produced by NSC Creative Approximate running time 20 minutes Suitable for ages 5 and under___________________________________________________________ | |
