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Asteroids, Comets, and the Hard-Hitting Stories of Our Cosmic Origins

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About this show

Discover how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout its history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Viewers will embark on a dynamic journey on the trail of asteroids and comets, get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids before they reach Earth, and visualize historic space events billions of years in the making – all within an immersive, all-digital dome that brings the captivating story of our cosmic origins to life like never before.

Specifications

Duration

25 min

Target Audience

General public, families, school groups

Technology

Educational and inspirational fulldome video from 3D computer animated graphics

Orientation

Unidirectional; suitable for concentric seating

Production

California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco | 2016

Languages

English, ask for other languages

Technical Data

up to 4k, 30 fps, non-stereo, 5.1 surround sound