Ho Tung Visualization Laboratory

The state-of-the-art 55-seat digital theater has the ability to display the sky showing planets, constellations, and other astronomical objects as well as immerse the audience in a full-dome experience like no other.

Coming Soon to the Ho Tung Visualization Lab

Special Events:

Now Showing

Seven Wonders

Seven Wonders - Ho Tung

Run time: 25 minutes

Admission is free and open to all. Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each show is presented with a full dome presentation followed by a tour of the stars over Colgate.

Show Times:
Friday, May 17 6:15 p.m.
Friday, May 24 6:15 p.m.
Friday, May 31 6:15 p.m.

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Murder on the Ides

Murder on the Ides - Ho Tung

Run time: 25 minutes

Admission is free and open to all. Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Each show is presented with a full dome presentation followed by a tour of the stars over Colgate.

Show Times:
Friday, May 17 7:15 p.m.
Friday, May 24 7:15 p.m.
Friday, May 31 7:15 p.m.

SHOW LIBRARY

Field Trips

Teachers and educators can see our Science Outreach page for information on free field trips to the Ho Science Center.

Show Library

Check out our show library for a complete list of fulldome planetarium shows.

Recognizing Robert H.N. Ho '56

Robert H.N. Ho '56 (left) at the center dedication, accepting an image of the Ho building.

In recognition of a special gift by Robert H.N. Ho '56 in memory of his grandfather Sir Robert Ho Tung. Knighted twice by King George V and Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Robert Ho Tung was active as a businessman and philanthropist in the British Crown Colony of Hong Kong.

At the September 15, 2007 dedication ceremony, Mr. Ho quoted a Chinese proverb: "huh shwei, suh yuan"-"Drink water: consider source."

May those who discover new frontiers in this laboratory consider how they can model Sir Robert Ho Tung and Robert H.N. Ho's inspiring words.

Contact Information

The visualization lab is on the fourth floor of the Ho Science Center (at the top of the main staircase) in Room 401, which is handicapped accessible.

Ho Tung Visualization Lab
Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
Phone: 315-228-6125
vislab@colgate.edu

Kiko Galvez
Program Coordinator
Phone: 315-228-7205
Fax: 315-228-6020
egalvez@colgate.edu

Joe Eakin
Senior Visualization Lab Designer & Technician
Phone: 315-228-6125
Fax: 315-228-6020
jeakin@colgate.edu

David Terrazas
Part-Time Producer
Phone: 315-228-6586
dterrazas@colgate.edu

If you would like to book a private show, please call Joe Eakin at 315-228-6125 or
e-mail vislab@colgate.edu

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Upgrade to Digistar 5

This upgrade will bring the Ho Tung Visualization Lab to the cutting edge of technology. From real-time flybys of high-resolution planetary surfaces to enhanced volumetric models, the vis lab will immerse audiences like never before.

Digistar is the world's best-selling and most advanced full-dome digital theater system. Designed for maximum ease-of-use and intuitive system operation, it redefines what's possible in a digital planetarium with its sophisticated user interface, enhanced real-time capabilities, ultra-high resolution full-dome video playback and open architecture.

Digistar can play back the latest full-dome shows, including giant screen film transfers for amazing digital cinema experiences.

Also, Digistar is all about astronomy and science. The software contains the most comprehensive set of astronomical data ever assembled, including the fully integrated Digital Universe data set from the American Museum of Natural History and NASA. Digistar contains the known universe in three-dimensional real-time computer graphics.

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