Innovative theatre linked to telescopes projects astronomical images
13 February 2010
Swift progress is being made with the new "Joshua Tree Astronomy Theater" in Joshua Tree, California. Telescopes will be connected with video cameras which send images to high projection equipment to provide near-live images of deep sky objects onto six projection screens that will measure 9 feet tall by 12 feet wide. This method will show the night sky to large crowds and bring images to people in a way that has never before been possible.
The first two of the six screens are being finished now, with the full setup following shortly after. On 6-9 May 2010 the 2nd annual Joshua Tree Astronomy Festival will be held at the new site. Hopes are high for great skies and great astronomy. Everyone is invited to come and join in and enjoy the stars.
For more information, please visit: http://www.scdva.org/
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