The Prague Planetarium, proud of its status as a technological marvel, is launching the premiere of the full-dome film *Following the Stars* on March 1. This film is not just a visual feast but primarily a deep narrative about how we are all 'star dust.'
The film Po stopách hvězd (Spark – The Universe in Us) takes the audience on a journey spanning billions of years. It maps the fascinating process where the core components of life, like carbon and oxygen, form within stars. But it doesn’t forget about the rarest elements, like gold and uranium.
The movie also explores dramatic supernova explosions, the final stages of star development similar to our Sun, and neutron star collisions. These events enriched our galaxy with heavier elements.
"At its core, Spark is a story about our origins," explains director Ryan Wyatt from the prestigious California Academy of Sciences. "The film talks about our deep connection with the world around us – even stars millions of light-years away," he adds.
Modern Science and Easy Language
The creators weren’t just aiming to overwhelm the audience with effects, but to bring the complex world of modern astrophysics closer to the everyday person. The film connects abstract scientific theories with human experience. The entire experience is enhanced by the charismatic voice of actor Michal Dlouhý in the Czech version.
Unique LED Planetarium Technology
The film experience is intensified by the setting in which it’s shown. Planetarium Praha is currently the only LED planetarium in Europe. This technology revolutionizes digital projection.
The modern display system offers exceptionally bright images, extreme contrast, and deep blacks, making space feel almost tangible. The audience finds themselves amidst an expanding supernova, between streams of matter during neutron star collisions, or inside nebulae where new stars and planetary systems form. Each screening is accompanied by a live commentary of the night sky.
“We are the universe observing itself,” is the film’s closing message. So come see your own story that began billions of years ago.
