Ismael Rodriguez Contributing Writer
The Science Dome is a unique part of Pierce College. Not only is it the biggest science dome in Washington, it also has the highest resolution, making it one of best science domes in the area. The Science Dome features five films.
One of the featured videos is called “Lamps of Atlantis”. “The Lamps of Atlantis” was about the stars and how they might have led to the origins of Atlantis. This was preceded by a thirty-minute live presentation into Astronomy.
The film moved from Egypt to China showing the differences in their constellations. Many of the western civilization’s constellations are different from other parts of the world. For instance Leo, the Lion constellation is the Spinning Wheel in China.
The film showed astrological maps of the stars and provided information on how the stars helped in everyday life in those times. The film showed how the stars were used for recanting myths like Orion in Greece.
The documentary showed art from Egypt, Greece, and where they believe Atlantis to be. A sculpture of Atlas bearing the heavens is shown and the globe he has is a star map. The film explained how the documentary came to the conclusion that they found Atlantis’ original place. The art, history and information are well represented. All this is packed into forty-five minutes.
“The Lamps of Atlantis” special effects are quite realistic. The most notable time was when it rained because it was like a 3-D experience without the glasses and had the sensation of movement that is similar to a roller coaster.
The film is shot well. It had scenery that gave the illusion of being close enough to touch. Every scene felt proportionate with the places shown. For instance, an Egyptian temple felt like a gargantuan building, with large pillars inside. The music added to the overall feel of the video, helping it transition from moment to moment and brought out the background.
