Planetarium Shows
The Jim Cherry Memorial Planetarium at Fernbank Science Center is a celestial theater in the round, utilizing the Digistar 7 10K projection system. The planetarium has one of the highest resolutions of any planetarium in the world, creating a stunning immersive environment, while guiding the audience through the wonders of the universe!
Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival
Audience: Best for a younger audience (4-12).
Celeste, guided by the wise Moon, embarks on a magical journey through Earth’s prehistoric past. Together they witness the rise and fall of dinosaurs, from mighty predators to the mass extinction event. In the end, Celeste uncovers the secret of how dinosaurs still live among us today.
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Earth, Moon, and Sun
Audience: Best for a younger audience (4-12).
A playful character, Coyote, guides viewers through myths and misconceptions about the Earth, moon, and sun. Native American stories highlight cultural perspectives while contrasting them with science. The show reveals how these celestial bodies work together as a system.
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Expedition Reef
Audience: Best for a general audience
Expedition Reef takes audiences on an underwater adventure into the heart of coral reef ecosystems, some of the most diverse and vital habitats on Earth. Viewers will discover the intricate symbiotic relationships that allow corals to thrive and witness the spectacular phenomenon of coral spawning.
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From Earth to the Universe
Audience: Best for a general audience
A 30-minute journey through space and time, from ancient myths to modern astronomy. Audiences explore the Solar System, star birth and death, and the vast galaxies beyond. The show highlights humanity’s quest to understand the cosmos through telescopes old and new.
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Rosetta
Audience: Best for a general audience
This show follows the Rosetta mission’s daring journey to comet 67P. Guided by its discoverer, Klim Churyumov, audiences explore the origins of the Solar System and life on Earth. Experience the challenges of the decade-long mission and the thrill of landing on a comet’s surface.
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The Sun: Our Living Star
Audience: Best for a general audience
This stunning planetarium show explores the Sun, our life-giving star. Discover its immense power, role in shaping Earth’s climate and timekeeping, and witness striking fulldome images of its turbulent surface.
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The Zula Patrol: Down to Earth
Audience: Best for younger audience (ages 4-10).
The Zula Patrol sets out to study weather but accidentally upsets their pet Gorga, who leaves to find a new home. Tricked by Dark Truder into aiding his evil plan, Gorga sparks a rescue mission. Along the way, the crew learns about weather on Earth and across the universe.
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