Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, so today marks his 130th birthday.  Justifiably one of the most famous scientists of the 20th century, Einstein left his mark on several branches of physics, and his theoretical discoveries opened up possibilities that he himself did not dream of.  His famous formula, E = m c², played a major role in establishing how stars (including our own Sun) shine, and his theory of general relativity led to our modern understanding of the history and evolution of the universe, the field we know as cosmology.

On Monday, March 16 after the regular presentation, we will pay a brief homage to Albert Einstein. Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per child under 18, and $10 for a family of 3 or more. Lambuth students, faculty, and staff are admitted free with their ID.

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On Monday, March 16, we present….

Astronaut

Narrated by Ewan McGregor

What does it take to become an astronaut? Going into space is simultaneously one of the most exciting things a human being can do, and one of the most dangerous. The human body is adapted to life on Earth, with its steady supply of breathable air, ground beneath our feet to give our skeletons support, and the atmosphere to shield us from much of the radiation the Sun produces. In this program, an astronaut by the name of Chad prepares to launch into orbit, and we witness the rigors of the training he needs to survive in space.

The show begins at 7:30 PM. Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per child under 18, and $10 for a family of 3 or more. Lambuth students, faculty, and staff are admitted free with their ID.

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