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Star Shows

California Skies
Explore the skies above Stockton in this classic planetarium presentation. This live presentation covers the stars, constellations, any visible planets, and any current astronomical events. This show changes from season to season to reflect the current nighttime sky.  The show may also include the mythology of the constellations, a tour of the solar system, or a view of some of the deep sky objects.  School groups can choose additional topics that match the state standards for your grade.

 
Big Dipper and Little Dipper

Fulldome Shows

Astronaut
The exploration of space is the greatest endeavour that humankind has ever undertaken. What does it take to be part of this incredible journey? What does it take to become an astronaut?  Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut. Explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, from floating around the International Space Station to maneuvering through microscopic regions of the human body. Discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject 'Chad', our test astronaut, to everything that space has to throw at him.  Narrated by Ewan McGregor.

Running Time: 23 minutes       Video Trailer: MPG(20MB)   WMV(5MB)
Recommended for Grades 3 and up

 
Astronaut

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity.
Be dazzled with striking, immersive animations of the formation of the early universe, star birth and death, the collision of giant galaxies, and a simulated flight to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our own Milky Way Galaxy.  Narrated by Liam Neeson.

Running Time: 24 minutes        Video trailer: MPG(20MB)   WMV(8MB)
Recommended for Grades 5 and up. 
Educators Guides: From NASA(pdf)   From Denver Museum of Nature and Science(pdf)

 
Black Holes

Stars
Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of STARS.  Narrated by Mark Hamill.

Running Time: 26 minutes       Video Trailer:  MPG(16MB)   WMV(8MB)
Recommended for Grades 3 and up.
Educator's Guide(pdf)

Stars

Zula Patrol: Under the Weather
the stalwart heroes of the Zula Patrol are on an expedition collecting samples of weather on planet Zula for scientist Multo's research -- using their loyal pet Gorga's ability to collect and bottle all kinds of weather. But when the Zula gang inadvertently hurts Gorga's feelings, he decides to leave Zula and find another planet to live on. Interplanetary villain Dark Truder tricks Gorga into stealing the weather from other planets - part of his latest nefarious scheme to rule the Universe. The Zula Patrol find out and go after him - in the process learning all about weather, both terrestrial and interplanetary.

Running Time: 24 minutes       Video Trailer:  MPG(20MB)   WMV(3MB)
Recommended for pre-K to 4th Grade.
Educator's Guide(pdf)

The Zula Patrol

Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
The vastness of our planet's oceans guards unimaginable secrets. One of its most precious is "Kaluoka'hina", the enchanted reef whose magic protects it against humans finding it. Kaluoka'hina's colorful inhabitants have thus always lived in peace...until the volcano erupts, and the spell is broken.  Now it's up to the young sawfish Jake and his paranoid pal Shorty to restore the magic of Kaluoka'hina. Their only lead: the ancient legend that tells of touching the moon. But how is a fish supposed to touch the moon? This is just one of the intriguing puzzles that Jake and Shorty have to solve on their most exciting adventure ever: the quest to save their beloved reef.

Running Time: 32 minutes     Video Trailer:   MPG(20MB)   WMV(10MB)
Recommended for All Ages
Educator's Guide(pdf)

Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef

The Search for Life: Are we Alone?
Does life exist anywhere else in the universe? Ancient mythologies and contemporary science fiction have presented imaginative possibilities, but how does modern science approach this question? The Search for Life: Are We Alone? begins to answer this intriguing question in a breathtaking new fulldome video show narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Harrison Ford.

Running Time: 20 minutes     Video Trailer:   MPG(16MB)   WMV(4MB)
Recommended for All Ages
Educator's Guide(pdf)

The Search for Life: Are we Alone

Ice Worlds
The delicate balance between ice, water and the existence of life has been a topic of exploration and discovery in science for generations. In travels to the Arctic and Antarctic regions of our planet, we’ll examine the ecosystems that live and thrive there and see how their survival is connected with our own. Beyond Earth, we'll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our solar system. Narrated by Emily Watson.

Running Time: 24 minutes   Video Trailer:  MPG(250MB)
Recommended for Grades 3 and up.

 
Ice Worlds

Dr. Allevable's Unbelievable Laboratory
Dr. Allevable and Regenerobot invite you into their laboratory as they investigate the new and exciting field of regenerative medicine!  The human body is vulnerable to injuries---bone breaks, skin burns, and heart attacks, and regenerative medicine can help us heal faster by enhancing the ways that the body heals itself.  After the lessons, Regenerobot understands how regenerative medicine can help the human body live a longer, healthier life, and begins to think that maybe one day the human body will be as durable as his metal frame.

Runnign Time: 25 minutes   Video Trailer:  MPG
Recommended for Middle School and up.
Educator's Guides:  Teacher version(pdf)    Student version(pdf)

 
Dr. Allevable's Unbelievable Laboratory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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