The Sun, Our Living Star (Content Sample)
The preview video seen here is a content sample for the fulldome show The Sun, Our Living Star.
This show is designed for Science on a Sphere (SoS) and compatible systems. Please review the script and show content using the VR 2k video to the right. Please see Install_Instructions.txt in the zip file for show installation instructions.
The Sun: Our Living Star explores the profound role of our Sun as a living entity that sustains life and energy on Earth. It delves into how the Sun influences our planet's weather, ecosystems, and the changing seasons, while also delving into historical perspectives and key scientific revelations about our solar system. The script also sheds light on the Sun's composition, its remarkable energy production through nuclear fusion, and the potential for harnessing solar energy as a sustainable power source. It concludes by contemplating the distant future when the Sun will expand, eventually engulfing inner planets, underscoring the enduring importance of the Sun as a life-giving force for our planet.
Créditos:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA
Director & Executive Producer: Lars Lindberg Christensen
SOS Coding & Visualization Development: Ron Proctor
Script: Lars Lindberg Christensen, Ryan Wyatt, Nicolas Matsopoulos, Adam Hadhazy, Rebecca Davies, Carl Mundy, Paola Amico & Angel Singleton
Educational Planning: Justine Schaen
Additional Visuals: Theofanis Matsopoulos, NASA, NOAA
Sobre el Video
Id: | sos001 |
Release date: | 6 de Noviembre de 2024 a las 10:51 |
Related announcements: | ann24012 |
Duración: | 37 s |
Cuadros por segundo: | 30 fps |
Sobre el Objeto
Nombre: | Sun |
Categoría: | Science on a Sphere |