Academics | Campus
Alumni are welcomed back to campus.

Academics | Campus
Alumni are welcomed back to campus.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Highlights of Professor Aveni's 35 years of fieldwork in the new discipline of archaeoastronomy with his students in Mexico and Central America, including demos in the VisLab of some of their cosmic discoveries.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
What are we made of? Where did it all come from?Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins. Connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe by following the formation of Hydrogen atoms to the synthesis of Carbon, and the molecules for life.Narrated by Andy Serkis. For planetariums and digital dome theatres.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Join showman extraordinaire “The Great Schiaparelli” as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium.From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.Be warned though, the Observatorium isn’t just for show. It will transport the audience right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our slice of the heavens. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece!

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Birth of Planet Earth tells the story of our home planet, answering the age-old question: how did our planet come to support life? Going back billions of years to the Milky Way galaxy, this astronomy show employs advanced data-driven, cinematic-quality visualizations to explore some of the biggest questions in science today: How did we become a living planet, and what does history tell us about finding other life in the universe among a billion other Earth-size planets scientists believe exist today?

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Not all stars are created equal. Some are massive. Others are tiny; almost insignificant. The specific characteristics of a star will determine what type of life it will lead, how long it might live and even the type of death it will die.We will witness the amazing variety of stars and peer into their secret lives.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Dark Universe brings audiences to the cutting edge of cosmic exploration to reveal the breakthroughs that have led astronomers to confront two great cosmic mysteries: dark matter and dark energy.In stunningly detailed scenes based on authentic scientific data—including a NASA probe’s breathtaking plunge into Jupiter’s atmosphere and novel visualizations of unobservable dark matter—Dark Universe celebrates the pivotal discoveries that have led us to greater knowledge of the universe and to new frontiers for exploration.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Pink Floyd's legendary album returns, using all the capacities of the Museum's high-definition, full-dome video system. Fantastic sound and incredible images create an unforgettable experience. It's not just a laser show. I's a totally new digital revolution in sight and sound surrounding you, immersing you and losing you in the Dark Side of the Moon.This unique video experience is provided by Starlight Productions.

Academics | Campus
Alumni are welcomed back to campus.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Join showman extraordinaire “The Great Schiaparelli” as he takes the audience on a death-defying space-time adventure within his wondrous Observatorium.From the sun-scorched surface of Mercury to the icy expanses of Pluto and beyond, prepare to be subjected to the myriad dangers and wonders of our Solar System, on a breathtaking tour that reveals just how precious our home planet really is.Be warned though, the Observatorium isn’t just for show. It will transport the audience right to the heart of some of the deadliest locations in our slice of the heavens. It’s going to take some fancy flying to get everyone back in one piece!

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of astronauts. Orbital is an epic journey from the Big Bang to the flourishing of life on Earth to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the voices of the astronauts and cosmonauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in shared reality.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Narrated by Academy Award-winner Jodie Foster, Life invites audiences on a journey through space and time to witness key events since the Big Bang that set the stage for life on Earth. From the tiniest microbes to the mightiest stars, discover the building blocks shared by all matter in the Universe—and develop a deeper appreciation for how Earth’s incredible biodiversity evolved.

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive 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? What was Einstein’s connection to them?

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Sit back and enjoy the night sky as it looks from Colgate. We will take you on a journey through constellation stories and wonders of the night sky.

Academics | Campus
Alumni are welcomed back to campus.