WORLDS® presents:
What worlds will you discover?
Astronomica 360 - Marietta, OH
Anderson Hancock Planetarium
It’s in our nature to look up at the night sky and wonder: Where did we come from?
From the visionary creator of Mesmerica and Beautifica comes an all‑new immersive dome experience — a breathtaking journey through the infinite beauty of the cosmos.
Drift through auroras, dance through the stars, and discover worlds beyond even the wildest of dreams realized by a global community of artists. The epic score and mind‑bending visuals of ASTRONOMICA will carry you throughout the universe and into the most sacred place of all — the worlds that lie within.
✨ We all began as stardust — where will your story begin?
James Hood
The Immersive Pioneer
James Hood is the visionary creator behind the world’s most beloved immersive dome experiences: Mesmerica and Beautifica. Now, Astronomica, the final chapter of this incredible trilogy, is finally here.
Known for his groundbreaking multi-sensory projects that blend music and art, James Hood has an extensive musical résumé, which includes drumming for The Pretenders, acting as the creative force behind the visionary ambient act Moodswings, and a wide array of soundtrack projects.
With Astronomica, James invites us to embark on the final chapter of an audio-visual odyssey. While Mesmerica offered a reflection of calm and Beautifica celebrated life, Astronomica takes you on a cosmic journey designed to inspire hope, love, and awe.
Venue Information
Marietta College's Anderson Hancock Planetarium
Featured prominently on Marietta College's historic campus, the 4,400-square-foot planetarium adjoins the Rickey Science Center and is located at the corner of Fourth and Butler streets. The facility is handicapped accessible and includes theater-style seating for 102 people.
Named after Professor Emeriti Dr. Les Anderson '55 and Dr. Whit Hancock, the planetarium has a hybrid projection system combining an optical-mechanical star projector with a powerful full-dome digital video projector. Marietta College is one of a handful of planetariums in the country to feature the Goto Chronos hybrid system, which can replicate the night sky from thousands of years in the past to thousands of years in the future from countless vantage points in the Universe.
The lobby also features quiet study areas and current science programming from NASA's ViewSpace data/video feed.
Marietta College, nestled in the historic city of Marietta, Ohio, stands out as one of the premier higher education institutions in the state. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, vibrant campus life, and fostering a community of pioneering students and faculty, Marietta College offers an educational experience that goes beyond conventional learning.
Anderson Hancock Planetarium
215 Fifth Street, Marietta, USA 45750