Reel Science: Fireball
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Join Reel Science at the Long Center for an evening of science discovery, film and telescope viewing during the Geminids meteor shower. 5:30 pm Doors 6:00 – 6:30 pm “So You Want
Event Details
Join Reel Science at the Long Center for an evening of science discovery, film and telescope viewing during the Geminids meteor shower.
5:30 pm Doors
6:00 – 6:30 pm “So You Want to Be a Scientist” discussion for youth with WiSTEM student ambassadors and Keely Finkelstein, Astronomy Professor at UT Austin, AT&T Education Room
6:40 pm Fireball screening, Rollins Theatre
8:20 pm Post film discussion and audience Q&A with Keely Finkelstein
8:50 – 9:45 pm Telescope viewing with UT Austin Department of Astronomy and Austin Astronomical Society, Long Center circle drive grassy area.
From directors Werner Herzog and Clive Oppenheimer, Fireball takes viewers into the heart of a deep mystery. Over billions of years, extraterrestrial bombardments have reshaped the very nature of our planet, causing species to perish or flourish — and perhaps even seeding the initial building blocks for life on Earth. Today we can still hear the echo of these meteor impacts, ringing through culture, mythology and scientific research. Before the film, join UT natural sciences students and astronomers for a panel discussion about their own journeys into discovery. Stick around after the film for a Q&A session and viewings through telescopes during one of the best times of the year to catch a glimpse of meteors streaking through the night sky during the Geminids meteor shower. TRAILER
At Reel Science hear from leading researchers and experts and enjoy science-themed films through a partnership with The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences. Each event features a presentation from a UT scientist and a science-themed documentary from Sandbox Films, the Oscar-nominated production studio that illuminates the art and beauty of scientific inquiry: humankind’s weird, messy, brilliant way of navigating the world.
Member Lounge
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What To Expect
- This is an indoor event.
- All patrons, regardless of age, require a ticket to attend the performance.
- Prohibited items include but are not limited to: Outside food or drinks, weapons of any kind including pocket knives, Professional cameras (cameras with detachable lenses), Video cameras, illegal or illicit items of any kind, tents, vending of any kind and soliciting of any kind.
- Animals and pets are not permitted except for properly identified service animals.
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