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Fractals
Audio-Visual Journey*
Patterns of Infinity Illuminated by Sound
◆ Friday & Saturday Nights at 8 PM
Ages: Teens & Up, 45 mins
SM&NC Members: $12/seat
Non-Members: $15/seat
Preview a Fractal Zoom | Immerse yourself in the infinite beauty of kaleidoscopic mathematical patterns. Hypnotic, surprising and unexpectedly emotional, Fractals is a sweeping audiovisual journey into infinity.
Fractals are never-ending patterns created by repeating a simple process in a recursive feedback loop. As you zoom through a fractal, new details emerge at every scale — from the size of an atom to larger than the Milky Way. These patterns appear throughout nature, from trees and coastlines to hurricanes, and even in the technologies we use every day.
Accompanied by an original score, this award-winning planetarium experience takes viewers on an extraordinary tour through natural and mathematical geometry. Educational, visually stunning and deeply immersive, Fractals is recommended for teens and up. Want to explore further? Visit the Fractal Foundation for even deeper zooms.
Fractal Foundation | Fractals are SMART – Science, Math and Art!
For sensitive viewers: This show’s motion effects may be intense for guests who are sensitive to motion sickness.
Please Note: Tickets to this show include Observatory access — either before the show at 7 pm, or after at 9 pm — for a look at the night sky, weather permitting.
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*WHAT TO EXPECT:
A mesmerizing high-definition fusion of music, color and motion. Radiant imagery is accompanied by music and intermittent narration for an immersive audio-visual experience.
◆ All participants age 3+ require a ticketed seat. Toddlers 2 & under may attend free if seated on a lap.
◆ Doors close promptly at showtime and will not be re-opened for latecomers*.
◆ All shows are 45 minutes unless otherwise indicated.
◆ Please note: Planetarium shows may feel overwhelming for some visitors. The immersive dome environment—bright lights, dynamic sound, and large-scale motion—can be intense for sensitive viewers. *You may exit the Planetarium during the show, but will not be permitted re-entry.