From Earth to the Universe
The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the focus of campfire stories and ancient myths since the dawn of humanity. The desire to understand the universe is perhaps humankind’s oldest shared intellectual endeavor. Yet only recently have we begun to understand our place in the cosmos. In From Earth to the Universe, we invite you to join us on a journey of discovery through the heavens. It begins with the theories of ancient Greek astronomers and leads to the giant telescopes of today. This 30-minute journey through space and time, presented as the world’s first downloadable fulldome planetarium film, uses captivating images and sound effects to reveal the universe that science has made accessible to us.
The film was directed by the young Greek director Theofanis N. Matsopoulos, and the captivating soundtrack is by the Norwegian composer Johan B. Monell.
We can immerse ourselves in the diverse worlds of the solar system and feel the sun’s fierce blaze. Then, in ” From Earth to the Universe,” we leave our home and are taken to the colorful birthplaces of stars—and their graveyards. Beyond the boundaries of the Milky Way, unimaginable infinity awaits with its myriad galaxies. Along the way, we learn about the history of astronomy, the invention of the telescope, and the current gigantic telescopes that allow us to penetrate ever deeper into the universe.
The show was produced for the ESO Supernova Planetarium and Visitor Centre
