Just over a decade ago there were no known planets orbiting sunlike stars outside our own solar system.Since 1995, however, fast-paced developments in astronomy have revealed over 400 extrasolar planets–with the pace of discovery increasing all the time. Though it will be years before we have direct images of the surfaces of these worlds, this show gives us an idea of what they might look like – up close and personal!

In this original production we’ll explore the idea of what “Earth-like” even means, and take an immersive journey to several worlds that may stretch the imagination, but aren’t science fiction anymore.



Black Holes takes you on a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole.

Where do they come from? Where do they go? How do we find them? Is there one on Earth’s horizon? Using the latest in full-dome, 3D animation visualization technology.

Clark Planetarium invites you to explore with us the science and mystery of “Black Holes”

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Clark Planetarium presents its first action adventure space show, one that is sure to appeal to the whole family, including young teenagers!Hidden somewhere in the vast reaches of space is an alien technology so powerful that it threatens the very galaxy itself. A gang of rogue pirates will stop at nothing to find that technology and unleash its awesome power against the rest of the universe.
Now, only one valiant ship stands between the pirates and their total domination of space. It’s a race against time for the Starship Intrepid as it seeks to find the alien technology first while defending itself against the attack of the space pirates!
This show is rendered in a stunning photo-realistic style, one that will not only transport you into the stars, but to the very edge of the galaxy itself. Embark on a thrilling adventure that has something for everyone: alien planets, exploding stars, black holes, evil villains and a series of space battles that will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you think our other shows put you into the action, wait until this one grabs you!

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“Alt X” features a dome video library to accompany some of the most popular alternative, progressive and modern rock music in Clark Planetarium’s newest Cosmic Light Show.The Library of both playback and recorded real time content can be played to bands like Tool, Muse, Audioslave, Nine Inch Nails, Modest Mouse, Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, 311 and Beck.

The show is designed so bands and song selections can change over time, allowing audiences to interact with the show performers and influence the musical direction of each show. Or, the songlist can just be changed from time to time by the presenters.

Music performance licenses (ASCAP and BMI) are the responsibility of the performing institution.
Listen With Your Eyes!

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Clark Planetarium Productions launches a totally unique, much-anticipated music entertainment show featuring one of the greatest bands of the last two decades.“U2″ is the first ever full-dome production featuring U2’s timeless classics and modern hits. The latest original fulldome art and interpretation can be complemented by lighting effects and laser beamwork to make this a one-of-a-kind experience, plus real-time special effects can make each show unique. The use of auxiliary effects like these are not required to make the show “work” but they do offer a live-performance element which brings in repeat audiences!



Earth. It’s now a small world.

The human race is connected better and faster than ever before but what about elsewhere?

Could we one day be part of a galactic community sharing our knowledge and ideas? Or is Earth the only planet with life?
We Are Aliens! takes you on an epic ride in the hunt for the evidence of alien life.



From the edge of space and time, through vast fields of wondrous galaxies, to the majesty of our solar system, this show will take audiences on a grand tour of the universe and let them experience its most provocative secrets.

A joint effort between Evans & Sutherland and the Clark Planetarium, “The Ultimate Universe” is a three dimensional journey from the edge of the universe through space and time to reach our home planet, witnessing the major components of the cosmos along the way.



Space exploration — our greatest adventure —

…is having a big impact on our lives.

It’s helping us to discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, and it’s reaching down into our world and influencing the way we live.
To Space and Back takes audiences on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe to our own planet. It is an extraordinary story of human ingenuity and incredible engineering, describing how the technology that transports us through space is paving the way for the devices and apps we use every day. What’s happening above is coming back down to Earth!
Discover how we’ve been changed by space exploration, and what we owe to curiosity and the spirit of discovery.

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AVI’s newest interactive modular planetarium program covering the national science standards for weather – grades K-2.

Module One: Using the Senses to Observe Weather and Identifying Cloud Types – Module one will help connect children to the weather around them by encouraging them to use their senses to observe weather. It will also introduce children to the basic cloud types and how they are associated with specific weather conditions. The idea of weather forecasting will be presented in this module as well.

Module Two: Describing and Measuring the Weather – This module will introduce children to the basic weather terms that are used to describe weather conditions. It will also help children identify the appropriate instruments that are used for studying and measuring weather.

Module Three: Identifying the Basic Features of the Water Cycle – The final module will present the major steps of the water cycle. To help with this concept, children will follow a drop of water through the entire water cycle.



Interact with your audience using a Modular Planetarium Program.

Enrich discussion, live teaching, and interaction in the planetarium experiences you provide your audiences!
“The Moon” modular planetarium program incorporates live interactive planetarium teaching with a planetarium program that has been designed in a modular nature.

This program has been produced to be used with modern fulldome technology or classic planetariums with a single flat screen projector/DVD set-up. It targets grades K through 2 and focuses on observations of the moon.

The program comes with live interaction lessons that could be used in between the pre-recorded modules of the program or as stand-alone lessons. Further, additional related hands-on activities can be demonstrated and discussed to round out a complete learning experience on lunar observation by early elementary students.