Today: Phantom of the Universe at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College.
Description: Phantom of the Universe is a new planetarium show that showcases an exciting exploration of dark matter, from the Big Bang to its anticipated discovery at the Large Hadron Collider.The show reveals the first hints of its existence through the eyes of Fritz Zwicky, the scientist who coined the term “dark matter.†It describes the astral choreography witnessed by Vera Rubin in the Andromeda galaxy and then plummets deep underground to see the most sensitive dark matter detector on Earth, housed in a former gold mine.General Audience – Ages 8 and Up
Today: Magic Tree House at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College.
Description: In Magic Tree House: Space Mission, a mysterious “M” sends the intrepid Jack and Annie on a fun-filled journey to discover the secrets of the Sun, Moon, planets, space travel and more. Aligned with early elementary information skills learning objectives, this beautifully produced show is a winner with Magic Tree House fans of all ages.
Today: Firefall at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College.
Description: Throughout Earth’s violent history, impacts from comets and asteroids have mercilessly shaped its surface. The ancient barrage continues today; from harmless meteors to mountain sized boulders wandering perilously close to Earth. Terrifying and majestic, these invaders from space are capable of utter destruction yet life on Earth owes its very existence to these denizens of the solar system. This ceaseless FIREFALL is our only tangible connection to the Universe beyond and is an ever-present reminder of our own humble beginnings in the hostile environment of space.
Today: Earth, Moon and Sun at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College.
Description: Explore the relationship between the Earth, Moon and Sun with the help of an amusing character adapted from Native American oral traditions who has many misconceptions about our home planet and its most familiar neighbors. How do the Earth, Moon and Sun work together as a system and what is the myth and science behind it? Why does the Sun rise and set? Why do we see different constellations during different seasons? What is an eclipse? Learn about the Moon’s phases and orbit. Explore past and future space travel to our Moon and beyond.
Today: Cosmic Journey at Fujitsu Planetarium at De Anza College.
Description: Travel from the outermost reaches of the solar system faster than the speed of light, taking in the wonders of the planets and their moons, from Pluto to Earth, zoom past planets revolving above you. See the ringed systems of the outer planets and the detail of various moons, all digitally rendered using real images from satellites. Finally, return home to Earth and contrast our home planet with the other worlds you’ve explored.
Family Audience / Children 8 yrs and older
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Image credit/image courtesy of Fujitsu Planetarium
