Bays Mountain Planetarium Productions
The Bays Mountain Planetarium has a long history of show production. As a facility, we have produced engaging slide-format shows for over 25 years. With the recent installation of a Zeiss fulldome system, we have begun to produce some exciting fulldome programs. For more information about the shows available for your theater, click on the logo for the show.
Fulldome Programs
More information about our Fulldome programs is coming soon. To inquire about leasing a program, please contact Adam Thanz or Jason Dorfman at (423)229-9447 or send us an email.
Planetary Visions - A Solar System Adventure
Best described as "an adventurous tour of the Solar System," this program is a perfect mix of fantastic fun and tack-sharp content. This is the Solar System school show for your theater. Kids love it and adults do, too! The big surprise is that the audience thinks they are receiving a standard star-ID with the current sky and planets, but then you're "interrupted" by a video phone call that leads to space-age adventure! A distinctive feature of this program is that it is fully interactive! The presenter converses with the main characters at key points to utilize the "theater" in your planetarium.
Details:
- Video is mastered in 3K
- Audio Formats - 5.1 Surround and Stereo
- Show Length - 36 min. + your live star I.D.
A Part of the Sky Called Orion
A fantastic sky lore program covering the Greek, Egyptian, and Inupiaq cultures. We learn how each of these rich cultures viewed the same stars, but had different stories and images. Told in first-person in the context of the teller's life, we experience their ancient star lore and imagery. This program is not only great for the general public, but is an incredible elementary school experience. This is storytelling at its best. A wonderful blend of imagery, music, and word; it's a treat for all. This program has been mastered in 4K and is available in multiple versions:
- Complete full-dome. All content is digital, including the stars.
- Same show, but you use your own optical stars.
Details:
- Video is mastered in 4K
- Audio Formats - 5.1 Surround and Stereo;
- Show Length - 26 min.
Connections
A truly immersive and breathtaking experience. It was designed to illustrate the beauty and majesty of the natural outdoors, the night sky, the Solar System, and the universe. Combined with a wonderful soundtrack, it has brought forth the most amazing response from our audiences. All ages truly love this show.
Details:
- Video is mastered in 3K
- Audio Formats - 5.1 Surround and Stereo
- Show Length - 28 min.
Classic Format Slide Shows
The Case of the Disappearing Planet
Join Private Detective Skye Watcher as she investigates the mysterious disappearance of the planet Pluto from the Solar System. Along the way, she encounters some interesting characters and uncovers an informative history of planets in our Solar System.
Bays Mountain Planetarium is proud to present "The Case of the Disappearing Planet." Written by Robin Byrne, this 30-minute show features the voices and production talents of several Bays Mountain Staff members.