Rose Center for Earth and Space
Hayden Planetarium
The Building
Opened
in 2000 to explore inner earth and the outer universe, the dramatic
exhibit building is a huge glass cube enclosing a three-story,
87-ft-wide sphere containing the new Hayden Planetarium.
Hall of the Universe
Exhibits,
divided into the universe, galaxies, stars, and planets, show the
discoveries of modern astrophysics. Digital scales measure your weight
on Saturn, Jupiter, and the Sun.
Ecosphere
A
sealed spherical aquarium in the Hall of the Universe holds a complete
ecosystem of plants and animals that can recycle nutrients and obtain
energy solely from sunlight.
AstroBulletin
This high-definition screen displays the latest imagery from telescope observations worldwide and current NASA missions.
Hall of Planet Earth
Geological samples from around the world and videos explain the processes that formed the earth and continue to shape it.
Dynamic Earth Globe
This
globe, suspended above an amphitheater in the Hall of Planet Earth uses
a projection system to recreate views of a rotating earth as seen from
space.
Earth Event Wall
Events such as earthquakes or volcanoes are broadcast on a screen as they unfold. Other video stations show scientists at work.
Scales of the Universe Walkway
Models
show the relative size of cosmic, human, and microscopic objects, from
galaxies, stars, and planets, to the human brain and the smallest atom.
Scales of the Universe
Big Bang
Glass
flooring around a circular opening lets visitors look down into a
multisensory interpretation of the first movements of the universe.
Explanatory narration is by Jodie Foster.
Cosmic Pathway
The
Big Bang exits to this sloping 360-ft pathway with astronomical images
tracing landmarks through 13 billion years of cosmic evolution.
Cosmic Pathway
The Hayden Planetarium
The 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. It is advisable to order tickets for
the space shows in advance, or to pick them up early in the day to
secure a spot. Also showing is “Sonicvision”, hypnotic visuals set to a
range of music, where digital technology is also used to illuminate the
planetarium’s dome.
The Hayden Planetarium within the Rose Center for Earth and Space
Top 10 FeaturesUp-to-date planetary data supported by NASA
Onyx 2 Infinite Reality supercomputer
Continuous calculation of star locations
Simulations of current events
