NEW OMNIMAX® FILM, SPACE JUNK, OPENS AT
THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO
WHAT
Travel into outer space and discover an expanding ring of man-made debris threatening the safety of our planet in the Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago’s (MSI) new Omnimax film, Space Junk.
Opening Saturday, March 2 at Chicago’s only five-story, domed Omnimax Theater, the film addresses the issue of increasing amounts of “junk” orbiting Earth and how this affects the safety of satellite networks powering modern-day communication systems and the future of space exploration.
What’s out there exactly? Fragments and pieces of space shuttles and outdated satellite systems. Mankind has no control over natural meteorite impacts with Earth, but man-made collisions due to orbiting debris are something we can try to stop. The film weighs the solutions, taking viewers on a visually explosive journey as they’re placed in the middle of star fields and massive collisions.
WHEN
Opens March 2, 2013; Daily show times: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
COST
Omnimax films are not included in general admission and require an additional, timed-entry ticket: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors; $6 for children (ages 3-11). General admission to the Museum is $18 for adults, $17 for seniors and $11 for children 3-11. City of Chicago residents receive a general admission discount.
WHERE
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive
CONTACT
Journalists interested in screening the film, please contact Marilyn Stein at (773) 947-3133 or marilyn.stein(at)msichicago.org.
SPACE JUNK is sponsored by Discover.
The Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago (MSI) offers thousands of fun and interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind, world-class experiences to inspire the inventive genius in everyone. Through its Center for the Advancement of Science Education, MSI also aspires to a larger vision: to inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential in science, technology, medicine and engineering. Come visit and find your inspiration! MSI is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and regular hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Museum is supported in part through the generosity of the people of Chicago through the Chicago Park District. For more information, find MSI online at msichicago.org or call (773) 684-1414 or (800) GO-TO-MSI outside of the Chicago area.
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