Show Descriptions
25 Minutes
Big Astronomy
Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries is a story of the people and places who make big astronomy and big science happen. This award-winning planetarium show highlights the diverse people who enable discoveries at world-class observatories in Chile.
20 Minutes
Dark Side of Light
Dive into the impact of artificial light sources and how we can bring the night sky back!
20 Minutes
Sunset Meditation
Take deep breaths through this guided meditation with beautiful views of natural landmarks and the night sky.
20 Minutes
Passport to the Universe
Passport to the Universe takes visitors on a journey through the observable universe to find our “cosmic address.” In an unforgettable experience, cutting-edge science creates images of unprecedented realism and accuracy as viewers begin to understand the true enormity of the cosmos.
Passport to the Universe was developed by the American Museum of Natural History, New York (amnh.org) in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Major support for new version provided by California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco. Narrated by Tom Hanks.
25 Minutes
Black Holes
They lurk in the universe like cosmic dragons, unseen voids with the energy of a million suns. They can devour entire stars, and once in their grasp, nothing, not even light, can escape.
Few mysteries in the universe have the power and awe of the black hole. Only now are we on the verge of understanding their true nature. What are they? How are they made? Is the earth in danger of being pulled into one?
Discover the answers in the Clark Planetarium’s newest original full-dome production “Black Holes.” Narrated by film actor John de Lancie (“Q” in the Star Trek TV series), this new immersive digital theater program incorporates some of the most visually stunning three-dimensional effects ever created for the dome.Designed for all audiences, this full-length production features 3-D simulations of black holes and the strange physical and visual effects they can create. With the help of science advisors from around the country, audiences will be able to see and feel what it might be like to approach the supermassive black hole at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy, or speculate on the existence of “worm holes,” theoretical portholes in space and time.
25 Minutes
To Space and Back
Space exploration, our greatest adventure, is having a big impact on our lives. “To Space & Back” is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and incredible engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day.
“To Space and Back” was produced by The Franklin Institute together with Sky-Scan and is narrated by Top Gear’s James May.
35 Minutes
LIVE! Sky Tours:
A New Spring
Friday & Saturday
Join us for a guided tour of the night sky in our state-of-the-art planetarium. As Earth moves around the sun, different objects come into view. We’ll not only discuss what you can see this season, we’ll fly you there!
20 Minutes
KidSpace
Calling all curious kids! Join us in The Planetarium every month as we highlight a different astronomy topic. During KidSpace we unleash the awesome power of astronomy to help kids become scientific masters of the universe!
KidSpace is designed for grades 1-5 and their grown-ups, but everyone is welcome!
