An illustration for “Astronomica,” showing the next two Saturdays at Marietta College’s Anderson Hancock Planetarium. (Photo Provided)

MARIETTA — The Anderson Hancock Planetarium at Marietta College will host showings of “Astronomica,” the latest immersive 360-degree dome experience from award-winning musician and visionary creator James Hood.

The show marks the final chapter of Hood’s acclaimed multi-sensory trilogy, following “Beautifica” and “Mesmerica.”

A release from the college says Hood is known as “The Immersive Pioneer” and recognized for his innovative sensory-rich projects that fuse art and music to engage audiences with panoramic storytelling. “Astronomica” takes audiences on an audiovisual odyssey through the cosmos, blending otherworldly 3D visuals and a powerful musical score. The show offers a family-friendly experience suitable for attendees ages 6 and up.

“James Hood and his collaborators really went for the astronomical visualizations with this new show. Watching it felt like being invited on a journey through space and into worlds imagined, then brought to life on the dome,” said Franci Bolden, planetarium and physics laboratory technician. “During the first two parts of this trilogy, I experienced relaxation, reflection and joy. Astronomica inspired in me an excitement for exploration.”

As a debut location for “Astronomica,” Marietta College will host eight shows over two dates at the planetarium — Saturday, Dec. 6, and Saturday, Dec. 13. Additional dates may be added. Ticketing links are available through Marietta College’s official Facebook event listing.

“A planetarium theater is a unique venue that can be used for much more than simulating the night sky,” said Ann Bragg, planetarium director and professor of physics. “We are excited to once again offer an extraordinary entertainment option to the Mid-Ohio Valley.”

The Anderson Hancock Planetarium is on Marietta College’s campus, adjoining the Rickey Science Center at the corner of Fourth and Butler streets. The 4,400-square-foot facility features theater-style seating for 102 and is accessible for guests with disabilities.

For more information about Astronomica or to purchase tickets, visit tinyurl.com/mrszukw5 or email planetarium@marietta.edu.