Simulating Cosmic Distances and Eclipses with Planetarium Software

Abstract

This research study focuses on the two planetariums shows “Cosmic Distances,� and “The Great American Eclipse.� Comprehending the vastness of space is very challenging. “Cosmic Distances� aims to put the scale of space into the most tangible perspective possible, downscaling by a factor of one billion. By the same token, “The Great American Eclipse� aims to explore the enigmatic nature of eclipses, their universal occurrences, and provide a never-before seen perspective of the April 8th, 2024 solar eclipse over Oswego.