Coming Soon to the Planetarium
New releases or returning favorites presented in Idaho's largest full-dome theater.
Black Holes: Unknown Horizons / Black Hole Tour
Black holes may be the most extraordinary objects in the cosmos: born in violent explosions of very massive stars, they warp spacetime around them, devour stars, and generate gravitational waves detectable on Earth. The largest black holes, lurking in the hearts of galaxies, can outweigh billions of suns; the smallest, yet to be detected, may be smaller than an atom and evaporate in a flash of gamma rays.
Black holes occupy the edges of our knowledge. Unravelling their mysteries presents one the most exciting challenges in human history, requiring all our capacities as a species, and ultimately advancing the goal of understanding the past, present, and future of this exciting place we call the cosmos.
"Black Holes: Unknown Horizons" is a 32-minute production of Double Dome Films for "la Caixa" Foundation and the Madrid Planetarium.
After the show, a live show presenter takes you on a tour of black holes across the universe, examining which could pose a threat to Earth.
Arora / Live Sky Tour
Take a journey across time and space to understand the science behind the phenomena and to expierience the stories of our ancestors. Guided by the lullaby of the Dawn Goddess, this cinematic adventure invites you to join the dance of these eerie lights over remote Icelandic landscapes.
After the show, a live show presenter takes you on a tour of the current night sky, including tips for locating the planets, how to find constellations, and ancient myths about the stars.
Legends of the Night Sky: Orion / Live Sky Tour
The legend of Orion, the mighty hunter, comes to life! From his humble beginnings in the faraway land of Thrace, to his daring hunting exploits, and romances on the islands of Chios and Crete, Orion and his faithful hunting dogs, Sirius and Procyon, move from adventure to adventure. Eventually, having earned the scorn of Apollo, Orion battles Scorpius, the scorpion, in a fight to the death.
Discover how, upon Orion’s demise, he was placed into the heavens for all of us to see in the winter, right there with his two faithful companions.
Perfect Little Planet
Tag along with an alien family searching for the perfect place in our solar system to get away from it all.
In this adventure for space travelers of all ages you'll discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family of aliens seeking the perfect vacation spot. Travel from the far reaches of Pluto to the warm rays of our Sun, and explore our Moon and the rings of Saturn!
The planetarium features new shows and returning favorites. New shows open three to four times per year. Show offerings typically change monthly, with returning shows rotating on and off the schedule. Check back often to see what’s on tap in the future.
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