What's On in October

 

Discover the ghost particles of the Universe with our special events and new weekend lineups.

31 October | 16:00

Special Lecture & Fulldome Show

2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

What if we could explore the Universe using particles that pass straight through the Earth almost undetected?

Join us at the Wits Digital Dome for a talk by Prof Andrew Chen from Wits Centre for Astrophysics about neutrinos, the ghost particles of the Universe, and the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics[cite: 28]. The talk will be followed by a fulldome show exploring the extraordinary science of high-energy neutrinos from cosmic sources, and the IceCube Neutrino Observatory, buried deep beneath the Antarctic ice and investigating mysterious events like exploding stars and black holes.

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Saturdays @ 14:00 (Starts Mid-Nov)

Chasing the Ghost Particle

New to our regular weekend lineup!

Can't make the special lecture? From mid-November, Chasing the Ghost Particle: From the South Pole to the Edge of the Universe will officially join our regular weekend show lineup. Enjoy this spectacular fulldome show combined with our signature live interactive presentation about the night sky.

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Future Shows

Here's our amazing lineup of shows that you can look forward to.

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    COSMIC COLLISION

    Cosmic Collisions, narrated by award-winning actor, director, and producer Robert Redford, features stunning images from space and breathtaking visualizations. Cosmic Collisions reveals the explosive encounters that shaped our solar system, changed the course of life on Earth, and continue to transform our galaxy and universe.

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    DARK UNIVERSE

    Featuring exquisite renderings of cosmic phenomena and spectacular scenes in deep space, Dark Universe celebrates the pivotal discoveries that have led us to greater knowledge of the structure and history of the universe and our place in it — and to new frontiers for exploration.

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    JOURNEY TO THE STARS

    Journey to the Stars, narrated by Academy Award winning actress Whoopi Goldberg, features extraordinary images from telescopes on the ground and in space and stunning, visualizations of physics-based simulations. Visitors are launched through space and time to experience the life and death of the stars in our night sky.

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    PASSPORT TO THE UNIVERSE

    A captivating explanation of fundamental cosmology narrated by Tom Hanks, cutting-edge science creates images of unprecedented realism as viewers begin to understand the enormity of the cosmos. Passport to the Universe is an “evergreen” presentation—always relevant, always educationally important, always illuminating.

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    THE SEARCH FOR LIFE

    The Search for Life, narrated by Academy Award nominated actor Harrison Ford, launches visitors on an awe-inspiring trip through space and time from the depths of Earth’s oceans to the outer reaches of the cosmos to explore the links between life on Earth and the potential for life on other planets.

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    WORLDS BEYOND EARTH

    Featuring immersive visualizations of distant worlds, groundbreaking space missions, and breathtaking scenes depicting the evolution of our solar system, Worlds Beyond Earth narrated by Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o, takes viewers on a journey that reveals the surprisingly dynamic nature of the worlds that orbit our Sun.