This original planetarium show by the California Academy of Sciences unveils the cosmic tale of creation, where supernovae explosions and the demise of ancient stars have scattered essential elements across the cosmos, seeding new life and forging the very fabric of our solar system, Earth, and even ourselves.

Narrated by Diego Luna, Spark — The Universe in Us takes audiences on a tour of the universe that dives into the depths of a giant star on the brink of extinction, stands witness to the cosmic ballet of colliding dead stars, and serenely observes the end of a Sun-like celestial being. Spark not only traces the lifecycle of stars but also connects their fiery deaths to the genesis of elements like oxygen, iron, silicon, and uranium—elements that form the building blocks of life, the ground beneath our feet, and the protective veil around our planet.

This mesmerizing fulldome show does more than just recount the tales of the cosmos; it draws a poetic parallel between the vast universe and the life it harbors. As you traverse through time and space, Spark invites you to marvel at the intricate connections between the celestial and the terrestrial, highlighting the profound truth that we are not merely in the universe but of it. Indeed, our very essence is shaped by the stars. Join us on this celestial voyage as we uncover the universal bond that links the cosmos to the core of human existence, reminding us that we, too, are part of the universe’s grand, ongoing story of creation and renewal.