For four and a half billion years, the Sun has shone on our world. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined. This film explores the secrets of the Sun. The film is followed by a live star show.
For thousands of years the humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation which are the marks of the hot and violent Universe. But it is not only light that can give us information about the cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays also provide vital information. Finally, the detection by the LIGO experiment of gravitational waves from two merging black holes opened a new window in astrophysics. This video presents images of the cosmos as revealed by all these different messengers.
Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.
Magic Globe is an engaging story designed to interest and challenge young children. While on vacation at her grandpa’s house, Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery with secret powers that can change the world’s seasons. Mia’s eccentric uncle tries to trick Mia into using the tool’s secret powers but she quickly realizes the consequences of their actions. The movie is followed by a live star show.
Narrated by actor Liam Neeson, this show explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. With visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations, this cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes. This movie is followed by a star show.
For four and a half billion years, the Sun has shone on our world. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The Sun consumes 600 million tons of hydrogen each second and is 500 times as massive as all the planets combined. This film explores the secrets of the Sun. The film is followed by a live star show.
For thousands of years the humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe. Finally, in the 20th century with the advent of rockets, it became possible to go above the earth’s atmosphere and observe X-ray and gamma ray radiation which are the marks of the hot and violent Universe. But it is not only light that can give us information about the cosmos. Neutrinos and cosmic rays also provide vital information. Finally, the detection by the LIGO experiment of gravitational waves from two merging black holes opened a new window in astrophysics. This video presents images of the cosmos as revealed by all these different messengers.
Learn how to recognize the planets, constellations, stars, and other heavenly bodies that may be visible in the night sky over North Carolina.
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See recently released images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) at the Ingram Planetarium on Wednesday, August 31 at 4:00 and 5:00 pm. The JWST is the largest and most sophisticated space telescope ever conceived, placed approximately 1 million miles from Earth. High-Definition images will be projected onto the 40-foot 360-degree dome theater. The program will also include an in-depth exploration of the content of these photos and the telescope itself.
JWST is the largest and most complex space science telescope ever built. This international mission, led by NASA in partnership with the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency, launched Dec. 25, 2021. The observatory is designed to see the universe in the infrared. The telescope peers into dusty stellar nurseries to explore distant worlds orbiting other stars, as well as observing objects in our own solar system. JWST is studying light from distant parts of the universe for the very first time – the first galaxies that formed over 13.5 billion years ago – and this will give us insight into how our universe formed.
Alan G. Brown, PhD, will lead the presentation. Originally from Canada, Brown received his doctorate in Solid State Physics from the University of Toronto. Brown has been a U.S. citizen since 1998 and volunteering at Ingram Planetarium since 2008. No stranger to volunteer service, he served on the national board of the Modernization Forum and even started his own nonprofit to support research commercialization in the area of nanotechnology. Now semi-retired and living in Southport, Brown is active in the community by serving on the STEM Council of Brunswick County, tutoring at Brunswick Community College, and performing Dome shows and special programs at Ingram Planetarium.
See recently released images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) at the Ingram Planetarium on Wednesday, August 31 at 4:00 and 5:00 pm. The JWST is the largest and most sophisticated space telescope ever conceived, placed approximately 1 million miles from Earth. High-Definition images will be projected onto the 40-foot 360-degree dome theater. The program will also include an in-depth exploration of the content of these photos and the telescope itself.
JWST is the largest and most complex space science telescope ever built. This international mission, led by NASA in partnership with the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency, launched Dec. 25, 2021. The observatory is designed to see the universe in the infrared. The telescope peers into dusty stellar nurseries to explore distant worlds orbiting other stars, as well as observing objects in our own solar system. JWST is studying light from distant parts of the universe for the very first time – the first galaxies that formed over 13.5 billion years ago – and this will give us insight into how our universe formed.
Alan G. Brown, PhD, will lead the presentation. Originally from Canada, Brown received his doctorate in Solid State Physics from the University of Toronto. Brown has been a U.S. citizen since 1998 and volunteering at Ingram Planetarium since 2008. No stranger to volunteer service, he served on the national board of the Modernization Forum and even started his own nonprofit to support research commercialization in the area of nanotechnology. Now semi-retired and living in Southport, Brown is active in the community by serving on the STEM Council of Brunswick County, tutoring at Brunswick Community College, and performing Dome shows and special programs at Ingram Planetarium.