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SPACE SKY SCIFI

Gain a deeper appreciation of the Solar System
and of those who explore it.

SPACE. SKY. SCI-FI.
A collection of exhibitions
examining our corner of the cosmos!

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Exhibition Announcement Press Release - PDF

Related Press Releases:
1. Director's Letter - PDF

2. Special Events Listing - PDF



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On exhibit January through April, 2012


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In Plane View
IN PLANE VIEW: Abstractions of Flight
Jan 7 – April 1, 2012
Large-format photographs showcasing the National Air and Space Museum’s iconic aircraft. 

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MCFTA Press Release - In Plane View - PDF

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Propellers red tail abovered tail
wing holes yellow tailRed Yellow tail




The "In Plane View" exhibit was made possible with generous in-kind donations from Epson USA Inc., The National Museum of the Marine Corps, Smithsonian Affiliations, Bogen Imaging Inc. and a grant from the Smithsonian Women's Committee.
Touch the Sky
TOUCH THE SKY: Cloud Photographs by Fran Gardino
Jan 14 – April 29, 2012
Placing the viewer above the clouds, these color photographs capture the power and majesty of these billowing forces of nature.

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MCFTA Press Release - Touch the Sky - PDF

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Propellers red tail above 




SKY DESIGNS II:
A Collection of Aviation and Aircraft Artifacts

Jan 14 – April 22, 2012
Aviation artifacts from private collectors and enthusiasts reflect the excitement of flight.

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MCFTA Press Release - Sky Designs II - PDF






Giant Worlds
GIANT WORLDS: Voyage to the Outer Solar System
Auditorium

Jan 28 – April 29, 2012
This interactive exhibition provides a closer look at the Solar System's fascinating giant planets: Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.

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MCFTA Press Release - Giant Worlds - PDF

MCFTA Press Release - Giant Planet Fun Facts - PDF

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boy at display father songirl at saturn display
girl at planet pinball gravity screen Hubble 1
antenna Spacecraftkids at display





This work was completed by the Space Science Institute, which was supported by NSF under Grant No. ESI-0404414.


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Out of this World
OUT OF THIS WORLD:
Extraordinary Costumes from Film and Television

Jan 28 – April 29, 2012
Original costumes from some of the most popular films and television shows of all time.

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MCFTA Press Release - Out of this World - PDF

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Batman cutout Batman displayJerry cutout
OotW overview Witch HatRiddler


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