December 2018 Schedule for IMAX® Films and Planetarium Shows in the Fleet Science Center's Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Giant Dome Theater
December 01, 2018
The Edicule containing the traditional tomb of Jesus sits beneath a large domed rotunda in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
A Greek Orthodox youth choir from the town of Beit Sahour sings in Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, built on the traditional site where Jesus was born.
Al-Masjid al-Aqsa, meaning "The Furthest Mosque" is one of the three most important sites in Sunni Islam. At its centre is the Dome of the Rock. The entire area takes up one sixth of the walled city of Jerusalem.
Tens of thousands of Jewish pilgrims congregate at the Western Wall during Passover for the Birkat Kohanim, meaning "Priestly Blessing."
A pre-dawn view from the rooftop of the Sisters of Zion Convent off the Via Dolorosa.
An aerial view of the Jordan River, which lies about 20 miles East of Jerusalem and flows from north of the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea.
A breathtaking aerial view of Masada, once a mountain fortress built by order of King Herod the Great during the 1st Century BCE.
Jerusalem. Limited run! Jerusalem immerses audiences in one of the world's oldest, most enigmatic and beloved cities. Discover why this tiny piece of land is sacred to three major religions through the stories of Jewish, Christian and Muslim families who call Jerusalem home. Join renowned archaeologist, Dr. Jodi Magness, as she travels underground to solve some of this city's greatest mysteries. Find out why, after thousands of years, Jerusalem and the Holy Land continue to stir the imagination of billions of people. Unprecedented access to the city's holiest sites, as well as rare and breathtaking aerial footage of the Old City and the Holy Land, combine to make Jerusalem a unique and stunning cinematic experience. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch. (45 min.) Available in Spanish. December 26–31 only: Daily at 2 p.m.
More at: www.fleetscience.org/shows/jerusalem
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation. Dodge boulders at the edge of an active volcano in Indonesia, descend to a lava lake in Vanuatu, visit the ghost town of Pompeii and witness the devastating effects of the recent Kilauea eruption in Hawaii. Generously sponsored and presented locally by The Shiley Foundation. (42 mins.) December 1–25: Monday through Friday at noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m. & 6 p.m. December 26–31: Daily at noon, 3 p.m. & 6 p.m. Please note: No noon show on December 3 and no 6 p.m. show on December 7–8.
More at: www.fleetscience.org/shows/volcanoes
Great Barrier Reef. Dive in and discover Great Barrier Reef! Come on an unforgettable adventure with sea turtles and manta rays, witness the birth of baby seahorses and discover the exotic splendor of fluorescent corals at night. Narrated by Australian actor Eric Bana. (45 mins.) December 1–25: Daily at 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. December 26—31: Daily at 1 p.m., 5 p.m. & 7 p.m. Please note: No 5 p.m. show on December 7–8.
More at: www.fleetscience.org/shows/great-barrier-reef
An IMAX Original Film: Pandas. Pandas follows a collaboration between an American biologist, a scientist from inner Mongolia and a very curious female cub named Qian Qian in their journey to protect the species. (42 mins.) Generously sponsored in part by The Hattie Ettinger Conservation Fund and the San Diego Foundation. (42 mins.) December 1–25: Monday through Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. December 26–31: 11 a.m. & 4 p.m. Please note: Additional 11 a.m. show on December 24.
More at: www.fleetscience.org/shows/pandas
December 26–31: Daily 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
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