Abstract:
Planetariums act as windows of scientific information; they have enabled the human race to study the stars in the daytime, and to share that knowledge with the public. Over the years, planetarium shows have changed as technology has advanced, moving from a simple pinhole replication of the night sky, to a hybrid system of lenses, LED lights, and dual projection. But when creating a script for a planetarium show, one must take into account the nature of the words. In this way, planetarium scripts bridge the gap between creative writing and hard science; the script must be compelling and interesting, yet still contain enough factual evidence to be educational. I have written a script for the modern planetarium, and in doing so, I explore humanity's place in the universe by telling the story of our knowledge of planets.
