From Earth to the Big Bang and Back
Space is unimaginably vast. Thanks to our curiosity and quest for knowledge, we humans have been driven to explore space and learn more about the universe. There is still incredibly much left to explore.
In the dome show VAST, narrated by Eva Röse, we embark on a journey further into space than any human has ever been. Everything we see on our journey is based on real data gathered thanks to humanity’s technological advances and many years of research. Join us on the journey, starting in our own solar system all the way to the Big Bang.
Pricing
| Adults | 120 kr | 490 kr |
| Senior/student | 85 kr | 390 kr |
| Children 4-17 years | 80 kr | 290 kr |
| Children 0-3 years | Gratis | Gratis |
* The annual pass includes, among other things, unlimited regular films & screenings in the Dome for a whole year, 10% discount in the store and 10% discount in Restaurant & Café C. Read more about what is included and the conditions here.
Information
Runtime: 35 minutes Languages: Swedish, English* Recommended Age: From 8 years Shown in: 3D Resolution: 8K
*Audio tracks are available via translators (headphones) which can be booked at the reception and collected at the entrance to the dome. The show contains strong visual effects and loud sound and light.
Questions and Answers
Watching a film in 3D means that the brain perceives a depth in the image that is not actually there. To experience the 3D effect, you need a pair of 3D glasses, which we lend to all visitors. Thanks to 3D, we can get the feeling that objects are floating in the air in front of us.
It works great to have the 3D glasses on top of your regular glasses.
The show is in Swedish, but we also have soundtracks in English and German for this show. You will get headphones from us on site.
The show’s content is aimed at an adult audience and for children and young people from 8 years. Younger children are of course welcome and usually enjoy the show for its visual effects.
Of course. We have designated spaces for wheelchairs and walkers at the top of the dome theater.
About the production
VAST is an 8K fulldome show in 3D. Produced within the Wisdome project by Norrköping Visualization Center C. With support from Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
Behind the scenes with the production team!
What is the idea behind VAST?
In the interactive software OpenSpace, which Visualization Center C has long developed together with, among others, NASA, all available astronomical data is visualized. In VAST, we want to convey a sense of how gigantic the universe is – and give an insight into how much we humans have actually found out about space. With visualization technology, we can today travel through the entire known universe – a really cool way to explore and experience with the help of scientific data.
How was the production done?
The storyline for the film already existed with our live shows, where, among others, Professor Anders Ynnerman took the audience on interactive journeys through space. The big challenge was using OpenSpace to make a film. It is a powerful interactive tool but not optimal for getting camera movements as desired. But we succeeded!
Why should I see VAST?
You will experience a journey to the outer limits of the universe. The production shows how, with the help of visualization, we can create an atlas of what our entire known universe looks like – we can travel from Earth, through the planets, out to galaxies and quasars, and all the way to the Big Bang. It becomes a reflective experience that invites contemplation of the grandeur of the universe and our smallness. But also how fantastic it is that we humans, together through many years of research, have managed to learn so much about the universe around us.
