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From the Earth to the Universe
From the Earth to the Universe
(32 min) The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about […]
Phantom of the Universe
Phantom of the Universe
(25 min) An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter”. This show is narrated by Tilda Swinton, a British actress. Ages […]
Worlds of Curiosity
Worlds of Curiosity
(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of "What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?" or "What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?"
5 events,
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
(25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? The new, Bell original planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, explores these questions and more. The […]
C360: Year of the Dwarf Planet
C360: Year of the Dwarf Planet
(35 min) Everyone’s favorite underdog among the planets, Pluto has been an icon of dark mystery and murky expectation…until now. In July 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft made a historic encounter with the dwarf planet, giving us our first close look at its face and its entourage of moons. Come and join us as we witness […]
Worlds of Curiosity
Worlds of Curiosity
(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of "What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?" or "What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?"
8 events,
Tales of the Maya Skies (English)
Tales of the Maya Skies (English)
(35 min) Through the magic of technology and imagination, you are about to take a trip across time and space to visit a world as it no longer exists today: the world of the ancient Maya civilization! The great pyramid and other stone observatories and structures in the ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico’s Yucatan […]
Waiting Far Away
Waiting Far Away
(10 min) An explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far…and can’t findhome. Become lost on a journey through the majestic, humbling, and solitary beauty of spaceand time reimagined. All ages. Charles Hayden Planetarium
Worlds of Curiosity
Worlds of Curiosity
(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of "What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?" or "What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?"
7 events,
Unveiling the Invisible Universe
Unveiling the Invisible Universe
(28 minutes) For thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere […]
Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
(40 Min) Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohlone, mur taaraxtak, or Ohlone Skies, weaves science and storytelling into a rich tapestry of Indigenous Ohlone knowledge, heritage, and history deeply rooted right here in the Oakland hills. At this star-studded premiere, hear from multigenerational community voices about the importance of representation in a panel […]
From the Earth to the Universe
From the Earth to the Universe
(32 min) The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about […]
9 events,
Big Astronomy 2021
Big Astronomy 2021
(26 min) Big Astronomy explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. It gives examples of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer. Ages 8 and up California Academy of Sciences
Tales of the Maya Skies (English)
Tales of the Maya Skies (English)
(35 min) Through the magic of technology and imagination, you are about to take a trip across time and space to visit a world as it no longer exists today: the world of the ancient Maya civilization! The great pyramid and other stone observatories and structures in the ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico’s Yucatan […]
Universal
Universal
(11 min) Fly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star, surf past the brilliant rings of Saturn, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un-narrated voyage through the universe that carries the viewer from […]
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Scouting the Stars: Winter
Scouting the Stars: Winter
(10 min) It’s 10 o’clock: Do you know where your stars are? Let’s do a little scouting.... Each season brings a fresh batch of stars to dazzle our eyes and constellations to tell nighttime stories about. We’ll give you a quick tour of the present season’s sky, and tips on how to identify a few […]
From the Earth to the Universe
From the Earth to the Universe
(32 min) The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about […]
Worlds of Curiosity
Worlds of Curiosity
(15 min) Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions of "What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?" or "What if the Earth was tilted on its side, like the planet Uranus?"
8 events,
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
(25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? The new, Bell original planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, explores these questions and more. The […]
Scouting the Stars: Winter
Scouting the Stars: Winter
(10 min) It’s 10 o’clock: Do you know where your stars are? Let’s do a little scouting.... Each season brings a fresh batch of stars to dazzle our eyes and constellations to tell nighttime stories about. We’ll give you a quick tour of the present season’s sky, and tips on how to identify a few […]
C360: Year of the Dwarf Planet
C360: Year of the Dwarf Planet
(35 min) Everyone’s favorite underdog among the planets, Pluto has been an icon of dark mystery and murky expectation…until now. In July 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft made a historic encounter with the dwarf planet, giving us our first close look at its face and its entourage of moons. Come and join us as we witness […]
12 events,
Scouting the Stars: Winter
Scouting the Stars: Winter
(10 min) It’s 10 o’clock: Do you know where your stars are? Let’s do a little scouting.... Each season brings a fresh batch of stars to dazzle our eyes and constellations to tell nighttime stories about. We’ll give you a quick tour of the present season’s sky, and tips on how to identify a few […]
Universal
Universal
(11 min) Fly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star, surf past the brilliant rings of Saturn, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un-narrated voyage through the universe that carries the viewer from […]
Phantom of the Universe
Phantom of the Universe
(25 min) An exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider. The show will reveal the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter”. This show is narrated by Tilda Swinton, a British actress. Ages […]
7 events,
Unveiling the Invisible Universe
Unveiling the Invisible Universe
(28 minutes) For thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the Earth’s atmosphere […]
Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
Ohlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
(40 Min) Developed in partnership and solidarity with Cafe Ohlone, mur taaraxtak, or Ohlone Skies, weaves science and storytelling into a rich tapestry of Indigenous Ohlone knowledge, heritage, and history deeply rooted right here in the Oakland hills. At this star-studded premiere, hear from multigenerational community voices about the importance of representation in a panel […]
From the Earth to the Universe
From the Earth to the Universe
(32 min) The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about […]
9 events,
Tales of the Maya Skies (English)
Tales of the Maya Skies (English)
(35 min) Through the magic of technology and imagination, you are about to take a trip across time and space to visit a world as it no longer exists today: the world of the ancient Maya civilization! The great pyramid and other stone observatories and structures in the ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico’s Yucatan […]
Big Astronomy 2021
Big Astronomy 2021
(26 min) Big Astronomy explores three observatories located in Chile, at extreme and remote places. It gives examples of the multitude of STEM careers needed to keep the great observatories working. The show is narrated by Barbara Rojas-Ayala, a Chilean astronomer. Ages 8 and up California Academy of Sciences
Universal
Universal
(11 min) Fly through the heart of an ancient cluster of stars, and take a swing around the luminous remains of a dying star. Cruise by alien planets that orbit a nearby star, surf past the brilliant rings of Saturn, and more. ‘Universal’ is a quick un-narrated voyage through the universe that carries the viewer from […]
0 events,
0 events,
10 events,
Scouting the Stars: Winter
Scouting the Stars: Winter
(10 min) It’s 10 o’clock: Do you know where your stars are? Let’s do a little scouting.... Each season brings a fresh batch of stars to dazzle our eyes and constellations to tell nighttime stories about. We’ll give you a quick tour of the present season’s sky, and tips on how to identify a few […]
From the Earth to the Universe
From the Earth to the Universe
(32 min) The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity’s oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about […]
Tales of the Maya Skies (English)
Tales of the Maya Skies (English)
(35 min) Through the magic of technology and imagination, you are about to take a trip across time and space to visit a world as it no longer exists today: the world of the ancient Maya civilization! The great pyramid and other stone observatories and structures in the ruins of Chichen Itza in Mexico’s Yucatan […]
8 events,
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
Mars: The Ultimate Voyage
(25 min) Ever wondered what it will take for astronauts to travel to the Moon, Mars and beyond? On this long journey, what challenges will astronauts face? How will they stay motivated and healthy on their spacecraft so far away from Earth? The new, Bell original planetarium show Mars: The Ultimate Voyage, explores these questions and more. The […]
Scouting the Stars: Winter
Scouting the Stars: Winter
(10 min) It’s 10 o’clock: Do you know where your stars are? Let’s do a little scouting.... Each season brings a fresh batch of stars to dazzle our eyes and constellations to tell nighttime stories about. We’ll give you a quick tour of the present season’s sky, and tips on how to identify a few […]
C360: Year of the Dwarf Planet
C360: Year of the Dwarf Planet
(35 min) Everyone’s favorite underdog among the planets, Pluto has been an icon of dark mystery and murky expectation…until now. In July 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft made a historic encounter with the dwarf planet, giving us our first close look at its face and its entourage of moons. Come and join us as we witness […]
1 event,
Scouting the Stars: Winter
Scouting the Stars: Winter
(10 min) It’s 10 o’clock: Do you know where your stars are? Let’s do a little scouting.... Each season brings a fresh batch of stars to dazzle our eyes and constellations to tell nighttime stories about. We’ll give you a quick tour of the present season’s sky, and tips on how to identify a few […]