San Antonio College is bristling with great SF-related fare this month. SAC Movie Night presents the 2009 Star Trek movie on September 25th. Directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Chris Pine as James T. Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock and Leonard Nimoy also as Spock is an action-packed prequel that breathed new life into the aging franchise. Of course, you already knew that, but you can see the movie again in the great outdoors in the Mall area near the Loftin Student Center. SAC students get in free, everybody else needs to pony up one dollar or bring a can of food. Showtime is 7:20.
SAC’s Scobee Planetarium has two great presentations starting this week. First is EXTREME PLANETS Friday September 11th and Friday September 25th at 7:45 pm:
Ever since the first humans looked towards the stars, we have wondered whether we are alone in the Universe. Today, we are one step closer to knowing the answer. With the discovery of the first planet orbiting another star in 1995, we now know that planets are not unique to our own Solar System. Over 350 planets have been discovered orbiting stars beyond the Sun. In fact, these “extra-solar” planets appear to be quite common. While no one has yet found an Earth-like world with conditions similar to ours, it now seems only a matter of time before this discovery takes place. In this new program entitled, “Extreme Planets,” we’ll explore what makes a planet “Earth-like” and take a tour of several worlds that just might fit the conditions astronomers are looking for. From water worlds to molten landscapes, inhabitable moons to planets with multiple suns, these exotic worlds aren’t just science fiction anymore. Embark upon a celestial quest in search for worlds orbiting other stars as we explore, “Extreme Planets!”
Next up is BLACK HOLES, every Friday at 9:00 pm:
Take a journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Where do they come from? Where do they go? How do we find them? Could a black hole be looming in Earth’s future? Come explore the science and mystery surrounding these cosmic monsters using the latest all-dome video technology. “BLACK HOLES” is narrated by actor John de Lancie, a.k.a. “Q” of Star Trek, the Next Generation.
Ticket sales for either show begin 20 minutes prior to show time. Children under 17 (but not under 6) are $2, Adults are $5 and Seniors 55+ are $3.
All three events sound like a great reason to head out to San Antonio College!
