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Cosmic Voyage is a 1996 IMAX documentary directed by Bayley Silleck and narrated by Morgan Freeman. The film takes viewers on a visual journey through forty-two orders of magnitude, starting from a celebration in Venice, Italy, and zooming out to the edge of the observable universe. It then descends back to Earth, showcasing a drop of water on a leaf in Kinderdijk, Netherlands, and further down to the level of subatomic particles like quarks.
The film also provides insights into scientific concepts such as the Big Bang theory, black holes, and the formation of the Solar System. Additionally, it features a simulation of a journey through Fermilab's Tevatron particle accelerator in Chicago, illustrating an atom collision. Parts of the film were shot in the Canyonlands of Utah, contributing to its stunning visuals.
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.
Perfect For
Space enthusiastsScience educationIMAX film lovers