Hidden Universe 3D

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Hidden Universe 3D
Poster for the IMAX 3D movie Hidden Universe.jpg
Directed byRussell Scott
Written byRussell Scott
Narrated by Miranda Richardson
Release date
  • 5 September 2013 (2013-09-05)
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

Hidden Universe 3D is a 2013 Australian documentary written and directed by Russell Scott. The film is narrated by Golden Globe winner Miranda Richardson and was released to IMAX 3D theaters in 2013.

Description

This documentary takes audiences on a journey deep into space through real images captured by the world's most powerful telescopes. High-resolution images of space allow moviegoers to explore the earliest galaxies, watch stars being born in vivid clouds of gas and dust, tour the surface of Mars and witness images of distant celestial structures including stunning views of the Sun. These new images offer fresh insight into the origins and evolution of the universe.

The movie is produced by December Cinema Productions in association with Film Victoria, Swinburne University of Technology, and the European Southern Observatory (ESO).


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