Phantom of the Universe fulldome planetarium show poster

Phantom of the Universe

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Phantom of the Universe fulldome planetarium show posterPhantom of the Universe

Presenting a new full-dome planetarium show: Phantom of the Universe: The Hunt for Dark Matter, with narration by Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton and sound by an Academy Award winning team at Skywalker Sound. From the journey of protons racing through one of the UK’s largest particle collider in Europe to up-close views of the Big Bang and emergent cosmos, Phantom of the Universe is a new fulldome planetarium show designed to immerse audiences in the search for dark matter. The show has fantastic visuals of the LHC and the Homestake Mine. It covers everything from the Big Bang to galaxies to a deep underground experiment in the Homestake Mine in South Dakota to the Large Hadron Collider in Geneva. It even has a brief discussion of the Higgs boson.

Show Type

Age KS4+5 / Adults Length 28 mins

What audiences take away from Phantom of the Universe

Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
Running time28 minutes
Suitable forKS4, Adults
SubjectsAstronomy, Physics
  • The hunt for dark matter
  • Proton collisions at the Large Hadron Collider
  • Narrated by Tilda Swinton

Curriculum links

Particle physicsDark matterKS4 and adults

Frequently asked questions

What age is Phantom of the Universe suitable for?

Phantom of the Universe is suitable for KS4, Adults. Tell us your year groups and we will check it is the right fit, or suggest an alternative.

How long is Phantom of the Universe?

The film runs for about 28 minutes. Most schools book it as part of a 45–60 minute session with a live, presenter-led introduction and time for questions.

Can we combine Phantom of the Universe with a live astronomer show?

Yes. Book it as our 2-in-1 performance: a live, presenter-led tour of tonight’s real night sky, followed by Phantom of the Universe and a Q&A.

Other shows you might like

Seeing! A photon’s journey across space, time and mind →Unveiling the Invisible Universe →Astralis →

Book Phantom of the Universe

Tell us your date, year groups and numbers, and we will send a quote. We cover the whole UK.

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Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds fulldome planetarium show poster

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

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Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds fulldome planetarium show posterOut There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

Out There — The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds tells the story of how human curiosity has driven us to look outwards for millennia, to discover and explore new and distant worlds and to find the unfamiliar and extraordinary forms of life that could exist in the mysterious realms of the Universe. The show is a production by The Swiss Museum of Transport Planetarium, directed and produced by Marc Horat, in cooperation with National Centre of Competence in Research PlanetS and ESO. Out There — The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds will transport viewers from this world to entirely new and foreign ones. The show features the primitive science fiction of early civilisations, to the future space missions that will observe the Universe in greater-than-ever detail and travel to the surfaces and oceans of moons in our Solar System. Show Type All ages, 30 mins

What audiences take away from Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
SubjectsAstronomy
  • The search for planets around other stars
  • How exoplanets are discovered
  • Where life might exist beyond Earth

Curriculum links

ExoplanetsSpace physicsAll ages

Frequently asked questions

What age is Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds suitable for?

Tell us your year groups and we will check Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds is the right fit, or suggest an alternative from our catalogue.

Can we combine Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds with a live astronomer show?

Yes. Book it as our 2-in-1 performance: a live, presenter-led tour of tonight’s real night sky, followed by Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds and a Q&A.

Other shows you might like

Phantom of the Universe →Forward to the Moon →Seeing! A photon’s journey across space, time and mind →

Book Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds

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Forward to the Moon fulldome planetarium show poster

Forward to the Moon

by AstronomyShow Catalogue

Forward to the Moon fulldome planetarium show posterFORWARD! To the Moon

Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space. NASA’s 21st century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe.

Show type

Length: 26 mins All ages

What audiences take away from Forward to the Moon

Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
Running time26 minutes
SubjectsAstronomy
  • NASA’s Artemis programme to return to the Moon
  • Building a sustainable future in space
  • Presented by Kari Byron

Curriculum links

Space explorationCareers in STEMAll ages

Frequently asked questions

What age is Forward to the Moon suitable for?

Tell us your year groups and we will check Forward to the Moon is the right fit, or suggest an alternative from our catalogue.

How long is Forward to the Moon?

The film runs for about 26 minutes. Most schools book it as part of a 45–60 minute session with a live, presenter-led introduction and time for questions.

Can we combine Forward to the Moon with a live astronomer show?

Yes. Book it as our 2-in-1 performance: a live, presenter-led tour of tonight’s real night sky, followed by Forward to the Moon and a Q&A.

Other shows you might like

Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds →Europe to the Stars →Phantom of the Universe →

Book Forward to the Moon

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Europe to the Stars fulldome planetarium show poster

Europe to the Stars

by AstronomyShow Catalogue

Europe to the Stars fulldome planetarium show posterEurope to the Stars

Europe to the Stars takes the viewer on an epic journey behind the scenes at the most productive ground-based observatory in the world, revealing the science, the history, the technology and the people. Discover the European Southern Observatory in a story of cosmic curiosity, courage and perseverance; a story of observing a Universe of deep mysteries and hidden secrets; and a story of designing, building and operating the most powerful ground-based telescopes on the planet. The movie focuses on the essential aspects of an astronomical observatory, while offering a broader view of how astronomy is done. From site-testing to locate the best places in the world for observing the sky, to how telescopes are built and what mysteries of the Universe astronomers are revealing.

Show type

Length 31min   /   KS 3-5   /  General audiences Also available in: German, Japanese, Czech and Spanish

What audiences take away from Europe to the Stars

Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
Running time31 minutes
Suitable forKS3–KS5, General audiences
SubjectsAstronomy
  • Inside the European Southern Observatory
  • The science, technology and people behind the telescopes
  • How the world’s most productive observatory works

Curriculum links

AstronomyCareers in STEMKS3–KS5

Frequently asked questions

What age is Europe to the Stars suitable for?

Europe to the Stars is suitable for KS3–KS5, General audiences. Tell us your year groups and we will check it is the right fit, or suggest an alternative.

How long is Europe to the Stars?

The film runs for about 31 minutes. Most schools book it as part of a 45–60 minute session with a live, presenter-led introduction and time for questions.

Can we combine Europe to the Stars with a live astronomer show?

Yes. Book it as our 2-in-1 performance: a live, presenter-led tour of tonight’s real night sky, followed by Europe to the Stars and a Q&A.

Other shows you might like

Forward to the Moon →Stars of the Pharaohs →Out There: The Quest for Extrasolar Worlds →

Book Europe to the Stars

Tell us your date, year groups and numbers, and we will send a quote. We cover the whole UK.

Get a quoteCall 0800 3118 360
PLANETS – a Journey through the Solar System – planetarium show

PLANETS – a Journey through the Solar System

by AstronomyPhysicsShow Catalogue
Planets 450PLANETS – a Journey through the Solar System Discover the fascinating landscapes of our Solar System. Glide over the landforms of Mars, soar over the clouds of Jupiter and dive through the rings of Saturn. Witness the violent beginnings of planet formation – as you try and avoid colliding with an asteroid! Using real photographs taken by space probes as well as stunning computer generated imagery, the film presents a modern view of the Solar System in the dynamic context of its evolution. Preview the full film below.

Film Type

Length: 30min KS3 – KS5  /  Families /  Adults Also available in Arabic, Czech, French, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish

What audiences take away from PLANETS – a Journey through the Solar System

Format360° fulldome film in our mobile planetarium
Running time30 minutes
Suitable forKS3–KS5, Families, Adults
SubjectsAstronomy, Physics
  • The landscapes of Mars, Jupiter and Saturn
  • How planets formed
  • Asteroids and the early Solar System

Curriculum links

Solar SystemSpace physicsKS3–KS5

Frequently asked questions

What age is PLANETS – a Journey through the Solar System suitable for?

PLANETS – a Journey through the Solar System is suitable for KS3–KS5, Families, Adults. Tell us your year groups and we will check it is the right fit, or suggest an alternative.

How long is PLANETS – a Journey through the Solar System?

The film runs for about 30 minutes. Most schools book it as part of a 45–60 minute session with a live, presenter-led introduction and time for questions.

Can we combine PLANETS – a Journey through the Solar System with a live astronomer show?

Yes. Book it as our 2-in-1 performance: a live, presenter-led tour of tonight’s real night sky, followed by PLANETS – a Journey through the Solar System and a Q&A.

Other shows you might like

2015 Year of Light →Phantom of the Universe →Seeing! A photon’s journey across space, time and mind →

Book PLANETS – a Journey through the Solar System

Tell us your date, year groups and numbers, and we will send a quote. We cover the whole UK.

Get a quoteCall 0800 3118 360
Arabian Stars/Islamic Astronomy – planetarium show

Arabian Stars/Islamic Astronomy

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Ramadhan Moon

Illustration from an ancient Islamic astronomy manuscript Arab astronomers using an astrolabe Golden astrolabe

Our highly acclaimed and popular ‘Islamic Astronomy’ show, presented by one of the UK’s most experienced astronomers and islamic astronomy educators Zee Dinally, who was featured on Salaam Britain in 2025, talking about the immense importance and contributions muslim astronomers made during the Golden Age of the Islamic science and knowledge

This lively interactive show, goes back in time to the lands of Arabia where astronomers looked up at the night sky and made links between the heavens and scriptures within the holy book – The Quran

Show overview

  • Why was astronomy so important to early Arabian astronomers
  • Importance of Sun, in telling the time for prayer (salat)
  • Position of stars in directing worshippers to the Ka’bah
  • Phases of the moon, to determine the islamic month
  • Constellations as a form of inspiration for Islamic art and henna design
  • Why so many stars bear arabic names
  • Introduction to the works of Abu Ali al-Hasan (Alhazen) (965-1039 AD)

Show details

  • Live and interactive shows
  • Can be delivered in schools, community centres and mosques with segregation allowance
  • All ages
  • Approximately 30 mins long
  • Show is followed by an recitation clip from the Quran talking about space

Reviews

Immersive Experiences is a standout partner: empathetic, reliable, and highly professional. Since meeting them in 2019, Rochdale Science Initiative has turned to Immersive Experiences for planetarium shows, immersive environments, and VR. They’ve repeatedly accommodated tight timelines and last-minute requests. We highly recommend establishing a working relationship with them to unlock their full capabilities.

Mohammed Rahman, Rochdale Science Initiative CIC

​As-salamu alaykum, Zee our Islamic Astronomer visited Aisha Mosque, and totally took our breath away with his encapsulating show the Ramadhan Moon. The children were in awe throughout the show, felt very at peace during the Quranic recitation and learn a huge amount about their islamic heritage in process. Highly recommend for our fellow brothers and sisters

Alia A, Aisha Mosque and Islamic Centre