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SPECIAL EVENTS
Iziko Planetarium Uses Latest Latest Visualisation Technology for New
Shows
Venue: Iziko Planetarium at 25 Queen Victoria St,
Cape Town. Tel: (021)
Time: 11h00, 16h00, 18h00 and 20h00.
Price: -
Performances: 6 - 13 Apr 2009
Genre: Various
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As a Cape Town first, the Iziko Planetarium, in conjunction
with Sky-Skan, is offering an unique opportunity to experience firsthand a
full dome planetarium show. Members of the public and this is definitely
something for moms, dads and the kids are encouraged to come view a
unique demonstration of technology and content that is taking audiences
around the world to the edge of the known Universe.
Educational, entertaining and inspiring, the Definiti 8
channel 4K ultra-high resolution system uses 2 Sony SXRD 10K projectors,
which for non-techno gurus means in laymans terms that the public will be
afforded an opportunity to view one of the highest picture qualities of
any planetarium in the world! Demonstrations take place between Monday 6
April and Monday 13 April at 11h00, 16h00, 18h00 and 20h00.
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The show schedule is as follows:
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Tycho to the Moon (11h00) meet Tycho, a dog who
doesnt just howl at the moon, but who wants to go there especially
aimed at children aged 5-10
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Black Holes Journey into the Unknown (16h00)
this visually dynamic production recently won a major award at DomeFest
in the United States. It is narrated by Geoffrey Rush for teenagers
and adults
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Awesome Light (18h00) this production mixes
extraordinary timelapse sequences of the telescopes and brand new
discoveries of an extra-solar planet, a supernova observed in real time
and a deep galactic survey that is changing the way scientists think
about the evolution of the Universe for teenagers and adults
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Infinity Express (20h00 except no show on
Tuesday) an exciting journey of discovery, dramatically communicating
the latest breakthroughs in our quest to understand the Cosmos. A
remarkable blend of science, art and entertainment. Narrated by Laurence
Fishburne for teenagers and adults
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