Universe
Universe
Universe
Explore our vast universe. Show titles are organized by recommended grade level. Click on the title of a show to view a trailer.
Tales of a Time Traveler (Gr. 5 - adult)
Unraveling the cosmic clockwork from our daily lives to the edges of existence.
In Tales of a Time Traveler, you will discover that time is not so easily defined. Time is elusive, impossible to hold. It can't be owned. It can't be stopped. Time travel surrounds you - from the biological clock in your brain and the changing shadows on a sundial, to the history of life on Earth. Then the story expands to the lives of stars, the time scale of the Big Bang, and the distortion of time by gravity.
We Are Astronomers (Gr. 5 - adult)
Do you know what an astronomer does? Today’s astronomer is not the lone observer of past centuries. We Are Astronomers reveals the global collaboration, technology, and dedication required to answer the unresolved questions of the universe. We Are Astronomers, narrated by David Tennant, is an exciting new 360° fulldome digital planetarium show produced by NSC Creative, with input from UK astronomers.
Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity (Gr. 6 - adult) 
There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space come to an end. At this point, inside this fantastic riddle, black holes exert their sway over the cosmos and our imaginations. Zip through other-worldly wormholes, experience the Milky Way galaxy's creation, and witness a star's violent death and the subsequent birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories fill in gaps along the way, providing the most complete picture yet of this mysterious phenomenon. Can you feel the pull? Download the NASA Educator Guide and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science's Educator Guide.
James Webb Space Telescope: The Story Unfolds (Gr. 6 - adult)
Discover the furthest reaches of the universe as revealed by the James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful telescope ever built. Witness the evolution of galaxies, the life cycle of stars, and strange, distant worlds in this live, interactive show in the Edelman Planetarium. Continuously updated as new images are revealed, this show explores the spectacular advances in our knowledge of the universe.
Spark: The Universe in Us (Gr. 6 - adult)
Where did the building blocks of life come from? The answer lies in the hearts of distant stars and incredibly powerful explosions such as supernovae, which help spread fundamental elements to galaxies far and wide where they can spark new life.
Narrated by Diego Luna, the California Academy of Sciences’ original planetarium film “Spark: The Universe in Us” explores how hundreds of millions of celestial events have forged the elements that make up the Solar System, Earth, and us.
Phantom of the Universe (Gr. 8 - adult) (Also available in Spanish)
From the journey of protons racing through the world’s largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, Phantom of the Universe is designed to immerse you in the search for dark matter. Narrated by Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, the show reveals the first hints of dark matter, a term coined by scientist Fritz Zwicky. It propels you to unlock the mystery of this phantom of the universe.
