Forty-two orders of magnitude are depicted, zooming from a celebration in Venice to the edge of the observable universe and down to subatomic particles.
Synopsis
Forty-two orders of magnitude are depicted, zooming from a celebration in Venice to the edge of the observable universe and down to subatomic particles.
Synopsis
A celebration in Venice, Italy, marks the starting point of Cosmic Voyage, a 1996 documentary directed by Bayley Silleck and narrated by Morgan Freeman. The film employs a 'cosmic zoom' technique to transition from Earth to the edge of the observable universe, covering forty-two orders of magnitude. It includes scenes shot in Canyonlands, Utah, and features a simulation of Fermilab's Tevatron particle accelerator. The film also touches on the Big Bang theory, black holes, and the formation of the Solar System. Cosmic Voyage received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Short Subject in 1997.
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Why Watch
- See the edge of the observable universe in stunning IMAX.
- Find out how a drop of water relates to quarks.
- Meet Morgan Freeman's narration guiding the experience.
Did You Know
- Cosmic Voyage was nominated for a 1997 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject.
- The film covers forty-two orders of magnitude, from Venice to subatomic particles.
- It includes a simulation of an atom collision at Fermilab's Tevatron in Chicago.
- Parts of the film were shot in the Canyonlands in Utah.
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Who directed the documentary Cosmic Voyage?
Cosmic Voyage was directed by Bayley Silleck.
What year was Cosmic Voyage released?
Cosmic Voyage was released in 1996.
What notable award was Cosmic Voyage nominated for?
Cosmic Voyage was nominated for a 1997 Academy Award under the category of Best Documentary Short Subject.
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