Unlocking the Cosmos: Leveraging NSF's NOIRLab Fulldome Video Archive as a Free Open Source Resource for the Planetarium Community

Presentation theme: fulldome

This talk highlights the potential of the fulldome video archive at NSF's NOIRLab as a valuable, free, and open-source resource for the planetarium community. The archive, comprising a rich collection of immersive astronomical content, offers a unique opportunity for planetariums to enhance their shows and outreach efforts. 

The abstract discusses the diverse array of fulldome content available within the archive, ranging from entire shows like One Sky or Big Astronomy to captivating visualizations of celestial phenomena. By providing unrestricted access to this content, NOIRLab and the National Science Foundation aims to empower planetariums worldwide to elevate their programming and engage audiences with state-of-the-art fulldome content.

Lars Lindberg Christensen (NSF NOIRLab)