WORLDS® presents:
What worlds will you discover?
Astronomica 360 - Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Science Center
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
Arizona Science Center's Dorrance DOME
Step inside the Dorrance DOME and explore the universe in breathtaking detail beneath its 60-foot CX System LED Dome—the most advanced of its kind in the Southwest, featuring 9,026 LED panels.
The mission of Arizona Science Center is to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science.
The Center features:
- More than 300 hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations
- A range of interactive online science content
- The five-story Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen Theater
- Exciting science programs for people of all ages
- ...and the state-of-the-art Dorrance DOME
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington St, Phoenix, USA 85004