Join us in the adventure as we explore the Lamps of Atlantis beginning January 20, 2012 at Texas A&M University-Commerce planetarium. In January, Lamps of Atlantis will be offered on Friday nights for both the 7 and 8 p.m. show times.
Lamps of Atlantis is the latest full dome movie produced by Evans & Sutherland who also produced one of our all-time favorite shows, Stars of the Pharaohs.
Our search for the lost continent of Atlantis takes us on a journey through the astronomical knowledge and understanding of the ancient Greeks. How did the constellations get their names? What different patterns did ancient cultures see in the sky? Was Atlantis a real place? Did it really sink into the sea? We will uncover clues to help us solve this age-old mystery. This 40-minute show is narrated by Terry O’Quinn, who played John Locke in TV’s hit show LOST.
Lamps of Atlantis will be offered at the A&M-Commerce planetarium each Friday night at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. in January and at 7 p.m. in February.
Admission to the show is $3 for those under 18 and A&M-Commerce students with ID, $3.50 for university employees and senior citizens, and $4 for all others. A discount of $1 per person will be offered if tickets are purchased at the same times for two shows viewed on the same day.
Each planetarium show begins with brief remarks by a member of the planetarium staff, who displays the Commerce night sky on the planetarium's 40-foot dome and points out the current visible constellations, stars, and planets.
Each planetarium show begins with brief remarks by a member of the planetarium staff, who displays the Commerce night sky on the planetarium's 40-foot dome and points out the current visible constellations, stars, and planets.
To make reservations, call 903-468-8650 or email planet@tamu-commerce.edu.