Project Planetaria
Reimagining our Universe
Scale sizes of planets
We’re often talking about notions of scale: human and solar sizes, time-scale, ranges-of-experience, light-seconds vs. light-years. As we imagine a system of observation and performance, it’s exciting to consider the notion of a planet-sized planetarium. Something we’ve been kicking around lately is the idea performances/observations/actions/productions which more deliberately engage the idea of “solar scale.” I […]
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About Project Planetaria
Project Planetaria was founded in 2011 by UCSD faculty Adam Burgasser (Physics), Tara Knight (Theatre & Dance) and Michael Trigilio (Visual Arts), with the goal of investigating astronomical phenomena outside traditional modes. We seek to engage multiple senses, embody experience, explore social analogs, break down time and space barriers, and incorporate participatory behaviors. Our work is funded by the UCSD Center for Humanities and an Open Classroom grant from the UC Institute for Research in the Arts (UCIRA). Core … Read more
Project Planetaria People
Project Planetaria is a collaboration of UCSD faculty and graduate students from the Departments of Physics, Theatre & Dance and Visual Arts. Founded in December 2011, we are investigating ways of exploring astronomical phenomena and information outside traditional modes, by engaging multiple … read more
Recent Installations
There will be a free sneak preview of our La Jolla Playhouse Without Walls Festival show "Our Star Will Die Alone" on Thursday, October 3rd at 8pm, on the south patio of Galbraith Hall. No guarantees, people. Our main performances will be … read more