es2410 — Organisation Release

Experience the twisted tale of our planet’s origins in the planetarium!

6 September 2024

The popular planetarium show "Birth of Planet Earth" returns to the ESO Supernova programme from October 2024.

How did Earth become a living planet in the wake of our Solar System’s violent birth? Is its history a sign that we are likely to find worlds that resemble Earth in the future? The planetarium show Birth of Planet Earth looks at the very beginning of our planet, and the unique characteristics that enabled life to evolve.

The new programme will help viewers better understand the history of humanity’s existence on Earth. Currently, scientists believe that our galaxy contains as many as a billion planets roughly the same size as the one we live on. Through data-driven, cinematic-quality visualisations, the film explores some of the world's greatest scientific questions today.

Birth of Planet Earth is an engaging show for audiences of all ages. Recommended for ages 10 years and up, the film covers Solar System formation, comets, geological time, photosynthesis, and how Earth became a living planet. Each show, which includes a live introduction about the night sky, lasts approximately 1 hour and tickets cost 6,50 euros. Watch a trailer and book your tickets online now.

The film is produced by Spitz Creative Media, NCSA’s Advanced Visualization Lab, and Thomas Lucas Productions Inc., in association with Tellus Science Museum. This project has been made possible with support from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Greater Philadelphia Film Office. It was funded in part by the National Science Foundation.

To enrich your viewing experience, your show ticket also grants you access to our outstanding, modern and interactive astronomical exhibition, The Living Universe, where you can find out more about our Earth and other planets.