The Shows
Space Explorers: The ISS Experience (N)
Filmed entirely aboard the International Space Station using custom-designed 360° cameras capable of functioning in microgravity, this short film was created by the astronauts themselves, who took on the dual roles of cast and crew. Immerse yourself as the astronauts reveal their most personal thoughts while floating in the vastness of space. Listen as they describe the awe of arriving in space for the first time and the essential daily 'countermeasures' they take to adapt and survive in an environment so foreign to the human body.
Voyage to Distant Worlds (Y)
A tour of the objects in our solar system from the sun out to the Kuiper belt. This fulldome show includes the latest info from various observatories and robotic space probes. A science-rich show recommended for general audiences and school groups grade 4 and up.
Uncharted Domain - MassArt College (Y)
This mesmerizing fulldome video is the final work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, produced during the 2017 Spring semester. In less than 5 months these students collaborated on all aspects of storytelling, concept development, video shoots, surround sound design, and 4k fulldome production. Together they created a series of short films exploring the topics of memory, transformation, and the outsider.
Sentient - MassArt College (Y)
This astonishing fulldome video is the final work by students of the Art and Science Immersive Media class in the Studio for Interrelated Media (SIM) department at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. In less than 5 months these students explored the topic of consciousness, collaborating on all aspects of storytelling, concept development, sound design, and fulldome production to create an immersive experience which investigates the creative, perceptive, and unexplored mind.
5000 Eyes : Mapping the Universe with DESI (Y)
5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI is a fulldome film about the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) which is creating the most detailed map of our nearby universe using a unique instrument which can measure the spectra of many galaxies at once. The film is being created by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with DESI scientists. Experience the largest structures in the universe as never seen before by flying through a portion of DESI's initial data. Dive into modern cosmology, plus the scientific background and motivation for building a large map of galaxies. And, take a trip to Kitt Peak to see footage of the telescope in action while getting to know the amazing people from all over the world making this research possible.
Cosmic Mashups Gravity, Galaxies and Supermassive Black Holes (Y)
Supermassive black holes are found in most galaxies and we're beginning to uncover how the merging of galaxies activate galactic centers. This engaging fulldome film was produced by Fiske Planetarium in collaboration with APS Professor, Dr. Julie Comerford and former graduate student Dr. Becky Nevin through support from an NSF award.
Eclipses and Phases of the Moon (Y)
A planetarium offers the perfect environment for teaching and grasping complex concepts such as the phases of the Moon, solar eclipses, and lunar eclipses. This highly visual 360° film covers a range of curriculum topics, including how the Moon is visible through reflected sunlight, its rotational period and orbit, the scale and orientation of the Earth-Moon system, and the composition of the lunar surface, all while illustrating the overall shape of the Solar System.
Worlds of Curiousity English: MineCraft (Y)
Worlds of Curiosity dives into the questions “What it would be like to live on an Earth with no Moon?” or “What if the Earth was tilted on its side (like Uranus)?”Join Mateo and Dr. Alicia Woods as they explore how our lives would be different on these Earths, talk about other hypothetical planets that could exist, and marvel at the even stranger worlds that astronomers have discovered beyond our solar system.
Psychlorama (N)
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Northern Ireland’s first 360° experimental audiovisual production blends immersive cinematography, spatial audio, generative art, and artificial intelligence to explore the interplay between natural and artificial rhythms. Comprising four modular movements, the audio served as the foundation for the visual experience. Using 4K immersive cinematography, including both 360° and specially adapted 220° cameras with AI-driven upscaling, the team developed a workflow to produce large-format footage for dome projection. This visual layer became the canvas for digital generative art practices, resulting in dynamic, responsive imagery
SOFIA: Learning From the Invisible (Y)
By looking at the universe in infrared light, astronomers are able to see objects that are otherwise invisible. However, this infrared light gets absorbed by water vapor low in Earth's atmosphere.To solve this problem, the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is a modified Boeing 747 designed to carry an infrared telescope high above Earth's surface.
Ted's Space Adventure – Sing-Song Show (Y)
Please note, this is a sing-along show, and audience participation, especially from teachers, is encouraged throughout, as children's engagement depends on their teachers' enthusiasm. This show is aimed at children, 3-5 years old. Here we follow Ted on a journey around the Solar System in search of the perfect planet to plant his plant. His plant will need sunshine, rain and soil. Sing along as we slowly eliminate any place that is too warm, too cold, too poisonous or too dusty.
COSMIX - How Do Astronauts Do Their Job (Y)
Have you ever wondered how the astronauts do their job? After watching the Cosmix show it will be absolutely clear to you! But hold tight, it will be a crazy ride. You will find out what a space flight looks like and how to prepare for it. You will jump from a spinning centrifuge straight into a cosmic rocket. And where it will take you? Why, to the International Space Station!
Dark Side of Light (Y)
Have you ever been to a planetarium? Have you admired the beautiful night sky dotted with thousands of stars projected above your head? Doesn’t it feel strange that the naturally dark starry night sky – the one that was a source of inspiration for our ancestors for thousands of years – is now so rare for us that we have to travel to designated areas to see it in its full beauty? Why and how do we humans destroy our surroundings with light pollution, what impact it has not only on us, but on nature as a whole, and also what each of us can do about it – all of this is presented in the Dark Side of the Light.
Forward! To the Moon (Y)
NASA’s 21st-century Artemis program is set to mirror the Apollo missions of the 20th century by sending humans back to the Moon. This time, Artemis will make history by landing the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface. The mission, already in progress, includes sending robots to explore the Moon and test technologies vital for future exploration. Join in the excitement as the Artemis program propels humanity's journey into the wider Universe.
KIRA (Y)
In the not-so-distant future, the largest corporation on the planet controls Earth’s most precious resource: water. A brave duo, Eve and Max, are ready to risk everything to expose the truth and give humanity a chance to survive. As danger closes in, Kira steps in to help. But who—or what—is Kira? In a world where the boundaries between reality and technology are blurred, what’s real? And more importantly, what’s true?
The Complete Cosmos in 360 (Y)
Immerse yourself in a breathtaking display as the entire Universe, past and present, unfolds across the dome! Renowned artist and science communicator Pablo Carlos Budassi captivates audiences with his famous logarithmic illustrations of the cosmos.
SOFIA The Red-Eye to the Stars - Flying Observatory (Y)
On a clear evening, a jumbo jet takes heading into the sunset on California's Pacific coast. Once the Boeing 747SP has reached its cruising altitude in the stratosphere, a hatch in the back of the plane opens to reveal the view into the depths of space. "SOFIA", the Stratospheric Observatory For Infrared Astronomy, gathers thermal radiation from distant celestial objects unobstructed by the water vapor in the Earth's atmosphere. Among other things, it can be used to observe the nurseries of young stars in distant gas nebulae that remain hidden in the spectrum of visible light.
Our production team was able to shoot impressive full-dome videos during two flights with SOFIA in September 2018, allowing you to experience the flight almost live. Join our team on a red-eye flight aboard the flying observatory SOFIA to unravel the mysteries of star birth from 50,000 feet above the sea.
SATELIX (Y)
They are with us all day. When we wake up, go to school, to work or for a trip, and when we spend time with our families in the evening, too. And at night? In the darkness of the night, they guard us while we sleep. Without them, we would not have navigation in our cars or mobile phones, accurate weather forecasts, and in fact many everyday items, either. Do you ask who they are? None other than artificial satellites! We used to wander around the continents and the oceans to expand to every corner of our planet. Not long ago, like heavenly riders, we conquered Earth’s atmosphere. And now… now we are becoming wanderers in a new vast world called the universe. Satellite technologies help us every day. They are the symbol of international cooperation across the continents. And they might enable us to live on this planet for another millennium. You don’t believe it?
Supermassive Black Holes: Uncovering the Invisible (Y)
Leading scientists in observational and theoretical studies of black holes and galaxies, industrial experts in cutting-edge big technologies, and professionals in science dissemination have been brought together to set up research projects which will combine the latest state-of-the-art observations, numerical simulations and innovative analytic tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in the context of galaxy evolution. This planetarium show presents the environments of the black holes in an impressive and understandable way to the audience.
Travellers of Light (Y)
Great personalities from the history of science as Alhacen, Albert Eintein, James Maxwell and the female astronomers from Harvard University come together in a fictional story in which they describe and recreate the most important events and theories of light.