Faster Than Light

"Faster Than Light" explores the longstanding quest to develop spacecraft with enough power and speed to reach the stars.

Faster Than Light

Date: 3/20/2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: McHenry County College, Liebman Science Building, Building F, Planetarium

Age-appropriate level: 8 years old to adult

"Faster Than Light” explores the longstanding quest to develop spacecraft with enough power and speed to reach the stars. The film asks: What will it take to reach a newly discovered planet circling our Sun’s nearest neighbor, Proxima Centauri? Based on real science and engineering, “Faster Than Light” takes audiences on a thrilling journey into the future, aboard laser-driven space sails, antimatter engines, and even warp drive - right out of science fiction. The show will include a live portion including current night sky highlights along with visual tours of some incredible features of the solar system and the universe. Following the live portion of the show, the feature film will be presented on the dome theatre for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience.