Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium

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Fulldome Show Catalog

ORBITAL

Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic journey from the Big Bang, to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the voices of the astronauts and cosmonauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.

Runtime: 30 minutes

Subjects: Space Science and Astronomy

THE ARCTIC: OUR LAST GREAT WILDERNESS 

Imagine a place that is vast, wild and untouched, where some of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. The Arctic National Wildlife refuge, situated in the northeastern corner of Alaska, is the wildest place left in North America. A symbol of wilderness for the world. No one has truly ever seen it. "The Arctic: Our Last Great Wilderness" features the first-ever cinematic account of this little known land where people can experience a world untouched by time.

Runtime: 45 minutes

Subjects: Earth Science, Life Science and Nature

WORLDS BEYOND EARTH

Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the cratered surface of our own Moon, a dramatic flight through the swirling rings of Saturn, and soaring encounters with distant worlds of active volcanoes and buried oceans. Featuring breathtaking visuals and cutting-edge science, Worlds Beyond Earth is a dazzling celebration of the Age of Exploration and the unique conditions that make life on Earth possible. 

Runtime: 25 minutes

Subjects: Cosmology, Solar System, Space Science and Astronomy

FROM EARTH TO THE UNIVERSE

This stunning voyage through time and space conveys, through an awe-inspiring combination of sights and sounds, the universe as revealed to us by science. Journey from our home on Earth to discover the spectacular mysteries of the universe.

Run Time: 32 minutes

Subjects: Astronomy