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In-Depth Information
The Hayden
Planetarium
Top 10 Features
1 3D Milky Way model
2 High speed simulators
3 In-depth study of galaxy
4 Advanced star projector
5 Up-to-date planetary
data supported by NASA
6 Onyx 2 Infinite Reality
supercomputer
7 3D map of galaxy
8 Continuous calculation
of star locations
9 “Flyby” of Orion Nebula
0 Simulations of current
events
The new Hayden Planetarium, a remarkable advance
in the study of astronomy and astrophysics, boasts a
highly sophisticated Digital Dome System that is the
most advanced high-resolution virtual reality simulator
ever built. The space shows take place in a 429-seat
Space Theater and are virtual flights through a
scientifically accurate universe. Currently showing are
“The Search for Life: Are We Alone?” - a trip through
space and time to the outer reaches of the cosmos,
which explores the potential for life on other planets
- narrated by actor Harrison Ford; and “Passport to
the Universe”, narrated by Tom Hanks. Also showing is
“Sonicvision”, hypnotic visuals set to contemporary music.
Virtual Nebula
The planetarium presents
a virtual representation of
every star and nebula in a
3D map of the galaxy.
The state-of-the-art,
multisensory technology
creates such a realistic
environment that all
sense of being in a
theater is lost.
The Hayden Planetarium within the Rose Center for Earth and Space
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