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Were the Apollo visits to the Moon actually a hoax? Have aliens landed on Earth? Can you tell your future by the stars? Prepare to debunk and tackle pseduoscience head-on with the planetarium show Bad Astronomy: Myths and Misconceptions.

Based on the popular book and website of the same name, Bad Astronomy offers a unique and fun approach to learning about the cosmos. Join the "Bad Astronomer" Phil Plait as he takes a critical look at popular myths and misconceptions to show audiences how science can be used to evaluate questionable claims.

Bad Astronomy is produced by the Detroit Science Center in collaboration with Cranbrook Institute of Science and narrated by WJR-AM's radio personality Rachel Nevada.

The Bad Astronomy show kit is available for both traditional and full dome planetaria.

Phil Plait's show review from his May 12, 2008 blog.

Bad Astronomy Traditional Version
Shipping starting September 1, 2008

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80 MB
24 MB
19 MB

34 MB
19 MB
31 MB

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85 MB

The Bad Astronomy Traditional show kit includes:

  • Digital slide, panorama and all-sky images on DVD-ROM
  • 2 Video DVDs with identical content
  • Soundtrack (5.1 surround sound or stereo) with stunning music score by Brian Belanger
  • Promotional material
  • Script and production notes
  • Educator’s guide
  • Bad Astronomy book
  • Seating music CD
  • D2 files available upon request

Price of show kit: $1500.00

How to order:

If you would like to order the Bad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions traditional show kit, click here to download an order form (PDF file). Please allow 30 days for delivery from receipt of order.

Bad Astronomy Full Dome Version
Shipping starting December 2008

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19 MB

The Bad Astronomy Full Dome show kit includes:

  • External USB Hard Drive (yours to keep) containing:
    • Dome Masters (maximum resolution 3200 x 3200)
    • Soundtrack in 5.1 surround sound with stunning music score by Brian Belanger
    • Soundtrack in stereo
    • Seating music
    • Promotional material
    • Script and production notes
    • Educator’s guide
  • Script and production notes hardcopy
  • Bad Astronomy book

Price of show kit: Based on seating capacity

Seats Costs (USD)
250+ $15,000
150-249 $10,000
100-149 $6,500
50-99 $4,500
<49 $2,500

How to order:

If you would like to order the Bad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions full dome show kit, click here to download an order form (PDF file). Please allow 30 days for delivery from receipt of order.

This Showkit Sampler Page is also available on a CD.

To request a Showkit Sampler CD or for more information, contact Jenny Pon at 313.577.8400, ext. 474 or jpon@sciencedetroit.org.

Exposing the truth!
 


Detroit Science Center
5020 John R Street ? Detroit, MI 48202
313.577.8400