Legends of the Night Sky:Perseus & Andromeda/Paradigm Shifts

Legends of the Night Sky is a light-hearted and imaginative look at the myths and stories associated with the Constellations. It is designed as a four part series, each part being one story for a season of the year. The shows are designed to be 15 to 18 minutes of full dome fun and at the same time teach kids and adults the Greek stories about the stars. Each of the stories is narrated by two wonderful characters, Aesop the owl and Socrates the mouse. They provide the night time "classroom" atmosphere with comedy and wit.


Perseus And Andromeda: Based on constellations viewed in fall sky, Perseus and Andromeda is a story filled with humorous and exciting characters including Pegasus, the winged horse; Cetus, the sea monster; Perseus, the mighty warrior; and the fearsome monster Medusa. This entertaining tale is designed to engage young students and stimulate their interest in learning about the night sky.

Orion: A fun look at the myths surrounding one of the night sky's most famous constellations. Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo, Artemis, Scorpius, and other characters of the Orion story are brought to life in full-color laser light. A must see for all ages! This animated presentation is followed by a live tour of the night sky that will help you find Orion and his companions.

Paradigm Shifts: This show was originally designed by AVI to show off the potential of the Omniscan Laser Projection System that we feature in our theater. We now use the presentation to display the way our universe has been viewed over the ages, represented in laser light. From the ancient beliefs of an earth-centered celestial system, to black holes and the edges of the known universe, this gem of a show is packed with information. It is a short presentation, lasting only 6 minutes, but can be combined with one of our other educational or entertainment laser shows upon request.

Total Running Time (approx): 18:00 minutes