海角禁区 Planetarium & Visualization Theater
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Place of Wonder
As Alaska鈥檚 largest planetarium, the 海角禁区鈥檚 Planetarium & Visualization Theater is an immersive place to explore the world around us, from the smallest microbes to the most distant galaxies.
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Current Show Schedule
June Planterium & Visualization Theater Shows
| Show Date | Show TIme | Fulldome Show | Presenter | After-Show Presentation |
| June 13th | 3:00 PM | Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival | Sera Shaughnessy | Kids Matinee |
| June 13th | 4:30 PM | From Earth to The Universe | Sera Shaughnessy | Kids Matinee |
| June 13th | 6:30 PM | A Place Like No Other | Nova Alaska Guides | Glaciology and Geology of Alaska |
| June 14th | 3:00 PM | Earth, Moon & Sun | Sera Shaughnessy | Kids Matinee |
| June 14th | 4:30 PM | Magic Treehouse | Sera Shaughnessy | Kids Matinee |
| June 14th | 6:30 PM | Expedition Reef | Ian Van Tets | Pollen and the Nitrogen Requirements of Flower-Feeding Birds |
| June 20th | 6:30 PM | Big Astronomy | Sera Shaughnessy | Solar System Tour |
| June 27th | 6:30 PM | Habitat Earth | Sera Shaughnessy | Solar System Tour |
| June 28th | 3:00 PM | From Earth to The Universe | Sera Shaughnessy | Kids Matinee |
| June 28th | 4:30 PM | Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival | Sera Shaughnessy | Kids Matinee |
July Planetarium & Visulization Theater Shows
| Show Date | Show TIme | Fulldome Show | Presenter | After-Show Presentation |
| July 11th | 6:30 PM | Phantom of the Universe | Sera Shaughnessy | Solar System Tour |
| July 12th | 3:00 PM | Magic Treehouse | Sera Shaughnessy | Kids Matinee |
| July 12th | 4:30 PM | Earth, Moon & Sun | Sera Shaughnessy | Kids Matinee |
| July 18th | 6:30 PM | Dawn of the Space Age | Sera Shaughnessy | Solar System Tour |
| July 25th | 6:30 PM | Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity | Sera Shaughnessy | Solar System Tour |
| July 26th | 3:00 PM | Dinosaurs: A Story of Survival | Sera Shaughnessy | Kids Matinee |
| July 26th | 4:30 PM | Magic Treehouse | Sera Shaughnessy | Kids Matinee |
Private Bookings
The 海角禁区 Planetarium is available for private bookings when there are no classes or public shows scheduled. Bookings are based on an hourly rate. Our theater can hold up to 64 attendees. Discounts are given to school and youth groups. If you are interested in booking an event at the Planetarium, please fill out the form below.
Original Planetarium Shows Made in Alaska
海角禁区鈥檚 scientists are telling Alaska鈥檚 most fascinating stories through several original planetarium films, including the popular River of Bears, which brings you face to face with brown bears in the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary. We have recently completed filming "A Place Like No Other" which highlights the remote places and iconic animals of Alaska.
Licensing
We offer long-term show licensing for our 海角禁区 produced films to screen in your dome theater. Our fulldome shows are produced in 4K with 5.1 surround sound. For inquiries on licensing, please contact us at planetarium@alaska.edu or (907) 786-1838.
About the Planetarium
The 海角禁区 Planetarium and Visualization Theater offers an immersive fulldome experience with an all-digital projection system by SSIA Technologies, powered by DigitalSky Dark Matter. Two high-powered Sony GTZ380 laser projectors illuminate the dome with over 12 million pixels, creating a razor-sharp, bright, and colorful image. The dome is 10-meters (33 feet) in diameter and the theater has 62 seats (with tablet arms for notetaking) and three ADA spots. The fulldome system can be operated in a "live" mode, enabling the operator to fly you through the Universe in real time. We also offer fulldome movies on a variety of subjects. (Please check our show listing to see which shows are currently being offered). The planetarium also has a 5.1 surround sound system with a subwoofer for a seat-shaking experience.
Donations
Your generous support helps ensure that the 海角禁区 Planetarium and Visualization Theater can continue first class educational experiences right here in Alaska, and help encourage Alaska's best and brightest to remain a part of our communicty. A gift to the 海角禁区 Planetarium is an investment in Alaska's future.
Contact Us
We are eager for help from volunteers in our community! If you are interested in helping, particularly if you have experience in astronomy, 3D modeling, or digital media creation, please send email us at planetarium@alaska.edu.
For more information about the planetarium, show offerings, or to schedule a private show, please contact the planetarium staff: planetarium@alaska.edu or by phone at (907) 786-1838.