April 25, 2026 2:00 PM (MDT)
She Whom the Moon Ruled
In the shadows of her renowned brother, a pioneering female astronomer battles for recognition while uncovering the wonders of the cosmos.
Produced by
Alicia Sometimes, Len Doublet, Warik Lawrance
Directed by
Alicia Sometimes, Len Doublet, Warik Lawrance
Project Description
Caroline Herschel is regarded as one of the first female astronomers. Yet, Caroline stood in the shadows of her brother William Herschel who was also an astronomer, famous for locating and correctly classifying the planet Uranus.
About the Director
Warik Lawrance is the Digital Production Designer for the Melbourne Planetarium. The Melbourne Planetarium is the only fulldome production house in the Southern Hemisphere, creating and distributing award winning films to planetariums throughout the world. Since 2005, Warik has worked as a 3D animator, designer, director, compositor & editor on eight fulldome films. Prior to working for the Planetarium, Warik spent 15 years in the Melbourne film industry. This experience allowed him to bring a much more cinematic approach to the planetarium.
