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Lore of the Constellations: Corona Borealis

May 11, 2020
1 min

Lore of the Constellations: Corona Borealis

In our last video, Jay Lamm, Planetarium Producer and Technical Manager at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium in the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, will tell you a little bit about the crown in our sky: Corona Borealis, or, the Northern Crown. Corona Borealis is a small but recognizable constellation that can be seen as a letter C or maybe a horseshoe. The stars that create this configuration are said to be the jewels of the crown of Ariadne, daughter of King Minos, ruler

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Lore of the Constellations: Virgo the Maiden

Apr 27, 2020
1 min

Lore of the Constellations: Virgo the Maiden

In part 2 of this special video series, Jay Lamm, Planetarium Producer and Technical Manager at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium in the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, will take you on a historical dive into how Virgo the Maiden got her name. Virgo is associated with many different goddesses from many different cultures. However, they all seem to agree on one thing: Virgo’s appearance in the east is a sign of fertility. To find Virgo all you have to do is take the handle

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Lore of the Constellations: Leo

Apr 20, 2020
2 min

Lore of the Constellations: Leo

In this special video series, Jay Lamm, Planetarium Producer and Technical Manager at the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium in the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, will take you on a historical stroll through how some of the most notable Spring constellations got their names. After all, have you ever wondered what “Boötes” meant or why we honor “Virgo” with a special group of stars? There will be four videos for four notable constellations. The first involves the easy to find

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 3 – Digital Sky Animation

Sep 27, 2019
6 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 3 – Digital Sky Animation

The first time I ever went to a planetarium was when I was in second grade. It was on a field trip and I remember the show dealt with a private detective investigating something dealing with the stars. I remember this because I had always wanted to have a job like Sherlock Holmes. So, when I got a job at the planetarium I assumed that all the shows would revolve around a static star field and maybe a half-hour presentation on some of the planets you can find from your back

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 3 – Digital Sky Animation

Sep 27, 2019
6 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 3 – Digital Sky Animation

The first time I ever went to a planetarium was when I was in second grade. It was on a field trip and I remember the show dealt with a private detective investigating something dealing with the stars. I remember this because I had always wanted to have a job like Sherlock Holmes. So, when I got a job at the planetarium I assumed that all the shows would revolve around a static star field and maybe a half-hour presentation on some of the planets you can find from your back

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 3 – Digital Sky Animation

Sep 27, 2019
6 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 3 – Digital Sky Animation

The first time I ever went to a planetarium was when I was in second grade. It was on a field trip and I remember the show dealt with a private detective investigating something dealing with the stars. I remember this because I had always wanted to have a job like Sherlock Holmes. So, when I got a job at the planetarium I assumed that all the shows would revolve around a static star field and maybe a half-hour presentation on some of the planets you can find from your back

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 3 – Digital Sky Animation

Sep 27, 2019
6 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 3 – Digital Sky Animation

The first time I ever went to a planetarium was when I was in second grade. It was on a field trip and I remember the show dealt with a private detective investigating something dealing with the stars. I remember this because I had always wanted to have a job like Sherlock Holmes. So, when I got a job at the planetarium I assumed that all the shows would revolve around a static star field and maybe a half-hour presentation on some of the planets you can find from your back

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 3 – Digital Sky Animation

Sep 27, 2019
6 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 3 – Digital Sky Animation

The first time I ever went to a planetarium was when I was in second grade. It was on a field trip and I remember the show dealt with a private detective investigating something dealing with the stars. I remember this because I had always wanted to have a job like Sherlock Holmes. So, when I got a job at the planetarium I assumed that all the shows would revolve around a static star field and maybe a half-hour presentation on some of the planets you can find from your back

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 2 – The Voice

Sep 26, 2019
6 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 2 – The Voice

You’ve got your script in hand. It’s been run through the Educators and the Editor. It’s all on the up-and-up. Now you just have to have your script recorded by a voice-over artist. Before I became the Planetarium Producer, I was the Master Projectionist, Assistant Technician, and the audio specialist for all our content. The Planetarium Producers we’ve had in the past would mainly work on the visual aspect of the show: the animations, the Digital Sky stuff, the programm

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 2 – The Voice

Sep 26, 2019
6 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 2 – The Voice

You’ve got your script in hand. It’s been run through the Educators and the Editor. It’s all on the up-and-up. Now you just have to have your script recorded by a voice-over artist. Before I became the Planetarium Producer, I was the Master Projectionist, Assistant Technician, and the audio specialist for all our content. The Planetarium Producers we’ve had in the past would mainly work on the visual aspect of the show: the animations, the Digital Sky stuff, the programm

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 2 – The Voice

Sep 26, 2019
6 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 2 – The Voice

You’ve got your script in hand. It’s been run through the Educators and the Editor. It’s all on the up-and-up. Now you just have to have your script recorded by a voice-over artist. Before I became the Planetarium Producer, I was the Master Projectionist, Assistant Technician, and the audio specialist for all our content. The Planetarium Producers we’ve had in the past would mainly work on the visual aspect of the show: the animations, the Digital Sky stuff, the programm

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 2 – The Voice

Sep 26, 2019
6 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 2 – The Voice

You’ve got your script in hand. It’s been run through the Educators and the Editor. It’s all on the up-and-up. Now you just have to have your script recorded by a voice-over artist. Before I became the Planetarium Producer, I was the Master Projectionist, Assistant Technician, and the audio specialist for all our content. The Planetarium Producers we’ve had in the past would mainly work on the visual aspect of the show: the animations, the Digital Sky stuff, the programm

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 2 – The Voice

Sep 26, 2019
6 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 2 – The Voice

You’ve got your script in hand. It’s been run through the Educators and the Editor. It’s all on the up-and-up. Now you just have to have your script recorded by a voice-over artist. Before I became the Planetarium Producer, I was the Master Projectionist, Assistant Technician, and the audio specialist for all our content. The Planetarium Producers we’ve had in the past would mainly work on the visual aspect of the show: the animations, the Digital Sky stuff, the programm

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 1 – Take It From the Top

Sep 25, 2019
8 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 1 – Take It From the Top

When you come to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and see a Sky Tonight show—when you see the stars on the dome, the planets in orbit, the deep sky objects far beyond our own galaxy—you’re actually looking at a 3D model of our observable universe. Every star, planet, and object is placed where they belong in space. You’re underneath a dome that operates essentially like a digital universe. Navigating through this and making a show with the enormity of space can be a litt

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 1 – Take It From the Top

Sep 25, 2019
8 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 1 – Take It From the Top

When you come to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and see a Sky Tonight show—when you see the stars on the dome, the planets in orbit, the deep sky objects far beyond our own galaxy—you’re actually looking at a 3D model of our observable universe. Every star, planet, and object is placed where they belong in space. You’re underneath a dome that operates essentially like a digital universe. Navigating through this and making a show with the enormity of space can be a litt

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 1 – Take It From the Top

Sep 25, 2019
8 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 1 – Take It From the Top

When you come to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and see a Sky Tonight show—when you see the stars on the dome, the planets in orbit, the deep sky objects far beyond our own galaxy—you’re actually looking at a 3D model of our observable universe. Every star, planet, and object is placed where they belong in space. You’re underneath a dome that operates essentially like a digital universe. Navigating through this and making a show with the enormity of space can be a litt

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 1 – Take It From the Top

Sep 25, 2019
8 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 1 – Take It From the Top

When you come to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and see a Sky Tonight show—when you see the stars on the dome, the planets in orbit, the deep sky objects far beyond our own galaxy—you’re actually looking at a 3D model of our observable universe. Every star, planet, and object is placed where they belong in space. You’re underneath a dome that operates essentially like a digital universe. Navigating through this and making a show with the enormity of space can be a litt

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Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 1 – Take It From the Top

Sep 25, 2019
8 min

Let’s Make a Planetarium Show: Part 1 – Take It From the Top

When you come to the Louisiana Art & Science Museum and see a Sky Tonight show—when you see the stars on the dome, the planets in orbit, the deep sky objects far beyond our own galaxy—you’re actually looking at a 3D model of our observable universe. Every star, planet, and object is placed where they belong in space. You’re underneath a dome that operates essentially like a digital universe. Navigating through this and making a show with the enormity of space can be a litt

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The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

Dec 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

This December 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 06:30 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

Dec 18, 2017
2 min

The Sky Tonight Update: Dec. 18, New Moon

This December 18, the Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 06:30 UTC. This is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. What is a “new” moon? The new moon occurs when the moon is positioned between the earth and sun. The three objects are in approximate alignment. The entire illuminated portion of the moo

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