Experience the exhilarating final moments of preparation, countdown, liftoff, landing and return of this historic mission that united the world for one of humankind’s greatest achievements. Using never-before-seen footage and a newly discovered trove of audio recordings, the filmmakers reconstructed the Apollo 11 story in astonishing detail. How did they possibly do it? In this new show - named CAPCOM for the capsule communicator at mission control - watch the story unfold on the dome, celebrating the explorers, designers, engineers, thinkers and dreamers of yesterday and inspiring those of tomorrow.Ĭommemorate the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing with “Apollo 11: First Steps Edition,” a special IMAX version of Todd Douglas Miller’s thrilling documentary, showcasing the real-life moments of the famed mission. The Apollo 11 astronauts were just two of nearly 400,000 people who worked more than 10 years toward this goal. The moment captivated the world, yet few people were aware of the effort it took to reach it. “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” said astronaut Neil Armstrong as he walked across the moon. On July 20, 1969, more than 600 million people watched the Apollo 11 landing and witnessed a monumental achievement, broadcasted live from Earth’s only natural satellite. “Imagine the Moon” was produced by the Adler Planetarium, Chicago.įollow the footsteps of history in “CAPCOM Go! The Apollo Story,” an immersive documentary showcasing what it took to put the first humans on the moon. From Galileo’s earliest insights to the triumph of the Apollo 11 landing to the cutting-edge science of today, you’ll be newly moonstruck by our companion in the sky. In the new planetarium show “Imagine the Moon,” beautiful photography and digital visualizations on the giant dome place the moon in a whole new light, as you explore humanity’s epic relationship with Earth’s only natural satellite.
The moon has always stirred creativity, imagination and ingenuity, inspiring us to push into the solar system and understand the mysteries of the universe.
Tickets are required for all events, unless otherwise indicated. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science will present several events and programs related to space exploration. On July 20, 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first human to step on the moon. This summer will mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11, the first successful manned mission to land on the moon. Denver Museum of Nature & Science Presents Events and Programs to Commemorate Apollo 11 and Celebrate the Wonder of Space Science
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