Showing Dec. 22, 2023 through Apr. 7, 2024
50 minutes
Science — the only thing standing between the planet we call home and the mighty space rocks with the power to reshape it. Finding asteroids before they find us is critical work. In Asteroid Hunters, meet the engineers and scientists fighting to protect Earth from this cosmic danger.
On the Omnitheater’s giant screen, venture into deep space for a fascinating look at asteroids, their cosmic origins, and the potential threat they pose to our world. Follow along with asteroid scientists and discover the cutting-edge tools and techniques they use to detect, track, and study asteroids. Learn about the impressive technology that may one day protect our planet from the most preventable natural disaster, and find out why science is the only thing that can stop a fatal asteroid strike.
Narrated by Star Wars star Daisy Ridley, this documentary features actual footage and stunning simulations.
