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What is the purpose of the massive LED screen on the exterior of Sphere?
What is the purpose of the massive LED screen on the exterior of Sphere?
How many seats in Sphere are equipped with technology to integrate with the sound system?
How many seats in Sphere are equipped with technology to integrate with the sound system?
Which band was the first performer at Sphere when it opened?
Which band was the first performer at Sphere when it opened?
What unique experience does 'The Sphere Experience' offer to guests?
What unique experience does 'The Sphere Experience' offer to guests?
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What is the duration of the sci-fi movie 'Postcard from Earth' shown at Sphere?
What is the duration of the sci-fi movie 'Postcard from Earth' shown at Sphere?
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Study Notes
Sphere Entertainment Venue
- Sphere is a new entertainment venue in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Designed as a 366-foot (111-meter) tall, 561-foot (171-meter) wide orb, visible for miles in the Nevada desert
- Exterior is covered with a 580,000 sq. ft. (53,900 sq. m) LED screen displaying various content (advertisements, sporting events, etc.)
- Sphere's interior features the world's largest auditorium with 17,500 seats
- About 10,000 seats offer sound vibration technology integrated with the audio system
- Also offers space for 2,400 standing spectators
- High-resolution wrap-around LED screen and advanced audio system with over 160,000 speakers are present inside the venue
- The venue was officially opened on September 29, 2023, with U2 as the inaugural performers
- U2's 40-night residency showcased Sphere's innovative technology
- The visuals synced with the music, transporting audiences to virtual locations using the large screens.
- U2's performance spanned 40 nights, ending March 2, 2024
- "The Sphere Experience": a two-hour interactive exhibit conducted by humanoid robots
- The Sphere Experience covers the theater's cutting-edge technology, culminating in a screening of a 50-minute sci-fi film "Postcard from Earth," specifically created for Sphere
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Discover the impressive Sphere entertainment venue located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This innovative orb features the world's largest auditorium and a groundbreaking LED screen that enhances performances with stunning visuals and audio technology. Learn about its design, capacity, and the exciting inaugural events that have taken place since its opening.
