Available Full Dome Shows
Earth, Moon, & Sun -
Run time: 28 minutes
This planetarium show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how the Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system. Native American stories are used throughout the show to help distinguish between myths and science.
Stars: The Powerhouse of The Universe New
Run time: 24 minutes
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Join narrator Mark Hamill as he takes you on a journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy to experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS
Zula Patrol: Under the Weather New
Run time: 24 minutes
Learn about terrestrial and interplanetary weather with the Zula Patrol! From the far reaches of outer space, comes the Zula Patrol! The stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are on an expedition collecting samples of weather for scientist Multo's research. When the Zula gang inadvertently hurts their loyal pet Gorga's feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find another planet to live on. Villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into helping with his latest nefarious scheme to rule the universe. The Zula Patrolers find out and go after him - in the process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary
To Space & Back
Run time: 25 minutes
Takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It 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.
MarsQuest New
Tracing our centuries-long cultural and scientific fascination with the planet Mars. Set in a theatrical style "three-act" form with an epilogue, it weaves a satisfying narrative of what Mars means to humanity. The focus of MarsQuest is to present Mars via a set of multidisciplinary themes. These ideas are woven throughout the program and help relate the information presented in the show to the lives of students, families, and the general public.
Narrated by Patrick Stewart, Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek movies and TV
Produced by Loch Ness Productions.
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Run time: 25 minutes
Galileo’s telescopic observations began a revolution, transforming our views of the cosmos and our place within. It is a revolution which, four hundred years later, continues. Today you can attend star parties where amateur astronomers set up their telescopes for public viewing. Views through such telescopes would have amazed Galileo. Two Small Pieces of Glass puts you in the middle of a modern star party. Discover the wonders that even a small amateur telescope can reveal and learn about the scientists that made such views possible.
Oasis in Space
Run time: 24 minutes
Embark on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, Galaxy and Solar System in search of water - a key ingredient for life on Earth. With a proven, audience-tested story, and a 95% viewer approval rating, Oasis in Space offers a new perspective on a substance of obvious importance to our planet.
Musica
Run time: 26 minutes
Why is the Universe Beautiful?- It presents the idea that art, music, physics, and mathematics are all integral, part of the exquisite beauty of the cosmos..
IBEX – Search for the Edge of the Solar System
Run time: 27 minutes
Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy. Designed for visitors who desire to learn more about scientific research, the show follows the creation of NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX). Audiences will get an in-depth look at the mission and how IBEX is collecting high-speed atoms to create a map of our Solar System’s boundary. Narrated by two inquisitive teenagers, audiences will hear from the scientists and engineers that developed the IBEX mission and created the spacecraft, and get the latest updates on the mission’s discoveries
Season of Light
Run time: 35 Minutes
Season of Light is an annual holiday program about the coldest and darkest of seasons — a time which holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. This multicultural presentation traces the history and development of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season. Audiences learn about a few Northern hemisphere winter constellations, find out why we have seasons, observe the Sun's path across the sky throughout the year, and see the Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun. Target audience is all ages. Loch Ness Productions.
Let It Snow New
Run time: 27 to 32 minutes
NEW!! Let It Snow: A Holiday Music Journey – This delightful animated show features a new variety of festive classics such as “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow”; “Run Rudolph Run”; “Frosty the Snowman”;“Holly Jolly Christmas”; “Jingle Bell Rock”; and a stunning, multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra, among many others! The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects, and all-dome scenery in the audiovisual setting of the Planetarium. This 32-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families.
Flight to the Moon - LCROSS Mission
Run time: 9 minutes
The Clark Planetarium and NASA have partnered to create a 9-minute mini-show about NASA’s LRO and LCROSS missions to the Moon. In 2009, two unmanned spacecraft, the LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) and LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite) launched together to explore the Moon in new ways. The LRO spacecraft continues to map the moon in unprecedented detail. LCROSS delivered the Centaur impactor into a shaded lunar crater (called “Cabeus”) near the lunar south pole, creating a plume for the spacecraft to fly into and collect data to look for water.
Citizen Sky: Epsilon Aurigae
Run time: 6 minutes
The stars appear changeless. But as our ancestors noticed, some stars change slightly over time. They don’t stray noticeably from their constellation patterns, but a few change in brightness. The fifth brightest star in Auriga the Charioteer is called Epsilon Aurigae. Every 27 years, it drops in brightness and mysteriously dims for nearly two years. Some observations suggest that the giant star may have a faint ring of material around it.
Losing the Dark
Run time: 6 minutes
Losing the Dark is a "public service announcement" planetarium show, a collaboration of Loch Ness Productions and the International Dark-Sky Association. It introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding light pollution, and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it. The show gives planetarium professionals a tool to help educate the public about the problems of light pollution. Planetarians are uniquely positioned to teach audiences ways we can all work together to implement responsible use of lighting.
Earth, Moon, & Sun -
Run time: 28 minutes
This planetarium show explores the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of Coyote, an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. His confusion about the universe makes viewers think about how the Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system. Native American stories are used throughout the show to help distinguish between myths and science.
Stars: The Powerhouse of The Universe New
Run time: 24 minutes
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Join narrator Mark Hamill as he takes you on a journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy to experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS
Zula Patrol: Under the Weather New
Run time: 24 minutes
Learn about terrestrial and interplanetary weather with the Zula Patrol! From the far reaches of outer space, comes the Zula Patrol! The stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are on an expedition collecting samples of weather for scientist Multo's research. When the Zula gang inadvertently hurts their loyal pet Gorga's feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find another planet to live on. Villain Dark Truder then tricks Gorga into helping with his latest nefarious scheme to rule the universe. The Zula Patrolers find out and go after him - in the process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary
To Space & Back
Run time: 25 minutes
Takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It 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.
MarsQuest New
Tracing our centuries-long cultural and scientific fascination with the planet Mars. Set in a theatrical style "three-act" form with an epilogue, it weaves a satisfying narrative of what Mars means to humanity. The focus of MarsQuest is to present Mars via a set of multidisciplinary themes. These ideas are woven throughout the program and help relate the information presented in the show to the lives of students, families, and the general public.
Narrated by Patrick Stewart, Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek movies and TV
Produced by Loch Ness Productions.
Two Small Pieces of Glass
Run time: 25 minutes
Galileo’s telescopic observations began a revolution, transforming our views of the cosmos and our place within. It is a revolution which, four hundred years later, continues. Today you can attend star parties where amateur astronomers set up their telescopes for public viewing. Views through such telescopes would have amazed Galileo. Two Small Pieces of Glass puts you in the middle of a modern star party. Discover the wonders that even a small amateur telescope can reveal and learn about the scientists that made such views possible.
Oasis in Space
Run time: 24 minutes
Embark on a startling and beautiful voyage through our universe, Galaxy and Solar System in search of water - a key ingredient for life on Earth. With a proven, audience-tested story, and a 95% viewer approval rating, Oasis in Space offers a new perspective on a substance of obvious importance to our planet.
Musica
Run time: 26 minutes
Why is the Universe Beautiful?- It presents the idea that art, music, physics, and mathematics are all integral, part of the exquisite beauty of the cosmos..
IBEX – Search for the Edge of the Solar System
Run time: 27 minutes
Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy. Designed for visitors who desire to learn more about scientific research, the show follows the creation of NASA’s Interstellar Boundary Explorer (IBEX). Audiences will get an in-depth look at the mission and how IBEX is collecting high-speed atoms to create a map of our Solar System’s boundary. Narrated by two inquisitive teenagers, audiences will hear from the scientists and engineers that developed the IBEX mission and created the spacecraft, and get the latest updates on the mission’s discoveries
Season of Light
Run time: 35 Minutes
Season of Light is an annual holiday program about the coldest and darkest of seasons — a time which holds some of the warmest and brightest celebrations of the year. This multicultural presentation traces the history and development of many of the world's most endearing holiday customs, all of which involve lighting up the winter season. Audiences learn about a few Northern hemisphere winter constellations, find out why we have seasons, observe the Sun's path across the sky throughout the year, and see the Earth's tilt and orbit around the Sun. Target audience is all ages. Loch Ness Productions.
Let It Snow New
Run time: 27 to 32 minutes
NEW!! Let It Snow: A Holiday Music Journey – This delightful animated show features a new variety of festive classics such as “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow”; “Run Rudolph Run”; “Frosty the Snowman”;“Holly Jolly Christmas”; “Jingle Bell Rock”; and a stunning, multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra, among many others! The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects, and all-dome scenery in the audiovisual setting of the Planetarium. This 32-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families.
Flight to the Moon - LCROSS Mission
Run time: 9 minutes
The Clark Planetarium and NASA have partnered to create a 9-minute mini-show about NASA’s LRO and LCROSS missions to the Moon. In 2009, two unmanned spacecraft, the LRO (Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter) and LCROSS (Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite) launched together to explore the Moon in new ways. The LRO spacecraft continues to map the moon in unprecedented detail. LCROSS delivered the Centaur impactor into a shaded lunar crater (called “Cabeus”) near the lunar south pole, creating a plume for the spacecraft to fly into and collect data to look for water.
Citizen Sky: Epsilon Aurigae
Run time: 6 minutes
The stars appear changeless. But as our ancestors noticed, some stars change slightly over time. They don’t stray noticeably from their constellation patterns, but a few change in brightness. The fifth brightest star in Auriga the Charioteer is called Epsilon Aurigae. Every 27 years, it drops in brightness and mysteriously dims for nearly two years. Some observations suggest that the giant star may have a faint ring of material around it.
Losing the Dark
Run time: 6 minutes
Losing the Dark is a "public service announcement" planetarium show, a collaboration of Loch Ness Productions and the International Dark-Sky Association. It introduces and illustrates some of the issues regarding light pollution, and suggests three simple actions people can take to help mitigate it. The show gives planetarium professionals a tool to help educate the public about the problems of light pollution. Planetarians are uniquely positioned to teach audiences ways we can all work together to implement responsible use of lighting.