Look at the night sky and you are seeing the universe as humankind has for nearly all of history. The visible light that our eyes detect has revealed much about the universe. Yet, it is only the tip of the iceberg: radio, infrared, ultraviolet, x-rays, and other wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum carry a wealth of information about planets, stars, and galaxies.
The relatively recent capability of detecting energy from across the spectrum, together with the added power of interlinking telescopes continents apart, is finally lifting the veil on the secrets of our unseen universe. Discover these technologies and their revelations on this journey into the realm beyond what our eyes can see.
Open Captioning Available
Through September 30th:
Saturdays at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are available in-person at the counter or get tickets online. Prices are $5.50-$7.50 per seat. Discounts are available.
The Faulkner Planetarium, Idaho's largest domed theater, features the latest in fulldome technology, capable of virtually transporting audiences around the world and to the universe's far-flung reaches. The theater can seat 144. Open captioning for the hearing impaired is available upon request for many programs.
Look at the night sky and you are seeing the universe as humankind has for nearly all of history. The visible light that our eyes detect has revealed much about the universe. Yet, it is only the tip of the iceberg: radio, infrared, ultraviolet, x-rays, and other wavelengths of the electro-magnetic spectrum carry a wealth of information about planets, stars, and galaxies. The relatively recent capability of detecting energy from across the spectrum, together with the added power of interlinking telescopes continents apart, is finally lifting the veil on the secrets of our unseen universe. Discover these technologies and their revelations on this journey into the realm beyond what our eyes can see.
You can schedule a private showing for school field trips or private events!
Private Event School Field Trip