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Big Astronomy

Big Astronomy  Journey to three world-class observatories in Chile’s rugged Andes Mountains and arid Atacama Desert— remote, extreme regions that happen to have the perfect conditions for astronomical research. Along the way, you’ll meet an inspiring cast of astronomers, engineers,Read More

Supermassive Black Holes

Super Massive Black Holes Leading scientists, industrial experts, and professionals in science dissemination come together to combine state-of-the-art observations, simulations and innovative tools to compare theory with observation, and shed light on the physics of black hole formation in theRead More

The Little Star That Could

The Little Star That Could A little yellow star travels through the galaxy in search of planets that will give it its special name. During his journey, this star learns about the many types of stars that live in theRead More

Natural Selection

Natural Selection  We join Darwin on his voyage to the Galapagos Islands where he was inspired to develop his theory of transmutation by natural selection. From the comfort of Down House, Darwin himself will explain the mechanism of natural selectionRead More

Bella Gaia

Bella Gaia Bella Gaia takes the audience on a spectacular journey around planet Earth simulating the transformative effect astronauts feel while orbiting above. This poetic musical journey features astounding NASA visualizations of science data and enveloping scenery from around theRead More

Dinosaurs at Dusk

Dinosaurs at Dusk A whirlwind time travel adventure back to the epoch of the dinosaurs! A larger than life extravaganza rife with roaring monsters from the ancient age: bounding, stomping, flying, hunting, and foraging frenetically above us

Out There: The Quest For Extrasolar Worlds

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds We are able to explore more and more of the Universe. What we have found so far has surpassed even our wildest expectations – there are planets everywhere!

Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast!

Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast Join Rusty Rocket and his band of rocket rookies as they explore the solar system. Fly across Saturn’s rings, soar along a Martian canyon; delve deep into the solar interior!

Natural Selection

Natural Selection  We join Darwin on his voyage to the Galapagos Islands where he was inspired to develop his theory of transmutation by natural selection. From the comfort of Down House, Darwin himself will explain the mechanism of natural selectionRead More

Dark Matter Mystery

Dark Matter Mystery What keeps galaxies together? What are the building blocks of the Universe? What makes the Universe look the way it looks today? Researchers all around the world try to answer these questions. We know today that approximatelyRead More

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