Posted by Jesse Clark in News on July 2, 2010
For Immediate Release:
Museum Opens Balboa Park’s Only 3D/4D Theater & Interactive Air & Space Technology Kid Zone
San Diego, CA – July 1, 2010 – The San Diego Air & Space Museum opened their new 3D/4D Zable Theater today, the first of its kind in Balboa Park. The 3D/4D Zable Theater uses the newest 3D technologies but takes it to the next level of experience; employing interactive seats and unique special effects built into the theater itself. By creating a set of “4D” effects synchronized to the film production, the 3D/4D Zable Theater adds another layer of immersive and experiential fun for audiences of all ages. 4D theaters are a multi-sensory experience and are changing the way people enjoy movies.
The 3D/4D Zable Theater seats 36 guests per show, and they are played continuously each day. The Zable Theater is a special exhibition and included with regular admission.
3D/4D films showing:
Jetpack Adventure (a film by nWave)
Fly Me To The Moon (a film by nWave)
More at: sandiegoairandspace.org
Posted by Jesse Clark in Contests on July 2, 2010
It’s the Explore Our Space contest, sponsored by Coalition for Space Exploration to celebrate the launch of their new website. CSE has created a fun and interactive way for you to experience all of the new dynamic features they’ve added to the site and increase your knowledge about space exploration and potentially win some cool prizes.
All participants receive:
Exploration Digital Prize Package – Includes space-themed icons and wallpaper to customize your computer background.
Plus teachers, in addition to the above prizes, you can request a free copy of our NASA Education Resources CD, which includes space exploration resources that you can integrate into your curriculum.
All participants are entered into a drawing to receive:
* Two (2) IMAX movie tickets, redeemable at the IMAX theatre of your choice. A total of 10 pairs of IMAX movie tickets to be given away.
* And, the Grand Prize – four (4) tickets to view the launch of STS-133 Space Shuttle Discovery, tentatively scheduled for Nov. 1, 2010. These tickets include entrance to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor’s Complex and access to the closest public viewing area available to enjoy the launch. The prize does not include travel or costs associated with travelling to view the launch.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Events on July 1, 2010
Mon, Jul 5, 2010
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location:
Stout Public House (map)
1125 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Breathable atmosphere? Check. SD Space t-shirts? Check. Beer? Check. Good Conversation? Well, we need your help with that last one. Join members of SD Space and fellow space enthusiasts/advocates at Stout Public Tavern for a night of relaxed fun talking about space exploration news, our future in space, and anything else that comes to mind.
Don’t worry if you can’t make it this time; there will be another one in a few weeks—location and date to be announced here. No need to RSVP, either; just stop on by and look for the space geeks table. SD Space members will be wearing their t-shirts for easy identification. See you there!
Posted by Jesse Clark in Calendar, Chapter Updates, Events, Projects on July 1, 2010
Wed, Jul 21, 2010
Wed, Jul 28, 2010
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location:
Space Travelers Emporium (map)
1947 30th St. San Diego, CA 92102
Get together with other SD Space members to work on space-related projects. We’ve got rockets, rovers and plenty of other projects to build.
Members and the public are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to events@sdspace.org if you’d like to participate.
If you cannot join us during the week, look for the once-a-month Saturday Project Build Day coming soon.
Posted by Jesse Clark in Astronomy, Calendar, Events on July 1, 2010
Wed, Dec 1, 2010
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location:
Balboa Park (map)
El Prado & Village Pl, San Diego, CA
At dusk on the first Wednesday of each month, following the monthly “Sky Tonight” planetarium show in the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater, members of the SDAA set up telescopes west of the Fleet on The Prado, for free public sky viewing.
The Mars Society San Diego and the San Diego Space Society set up displays near the telescopes. Stop by and say hello, or contact events@sdspace.org if you’re interested in volunteering.
