Few things appear more peaceful than a quiet, starry sky. Year after year, the same stars return, apparently inhabiting a tranquil and unchanging universe. Yet terrific, unseen forces shape the cosmos: galaxies collide; supernova explosions rip stars apart, blasting deadly gamma rays across space; black holes in the hearts of galaxies devour whole stars; asteroids and comets streak past, occasionally crashing into Earth and catastrophically disrupting its ecosystems.
In reality, the universe is a violent and dangerous place. What dangers lurk out there, and how safe is our planet?
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.
No public show times currently scheduled.
Available for booking for school groups.
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.
Few things appear more peaceful than a quiet, starry sky. Yet, terrific, unseen forces shape the cosmos: galaxies collide, supernova explosions rip stars apart, black holes in the hearts of galaxies devour whole stars, and asteroids and comets streak earthward.
You can schedule a private showing for school field trips or private events!
Private Event School Field Trip