September 30, 2010
Star Wars Characters To Make Special Guest Appearance at The Franklin Institute for Space Week 2010
Darth and Boba Fett on the steps of The Franklin. (Photo courtesy FI)
The Franklin Institute will be celebrating World Space Week 2010 on Saturday, October 9 with the return of Star Wars favorites Darth Vader, Boba Fett and Imperial Stormtroopers.
The popular characters, members of local costuming club The 501st Legion Garrison Carida, will make a special appearance on Saturday, October 9 from 11am – 3pm to meet with visitors and pose for pictures.
Their arrival kicks-off a series of day-long special activities and events all related to this year’s World Space Week theme: Mysteries of the Cosmos.
Including: The Franklin Institute’s PACTS (Partnerships for Careers in Technology and Science) youth program is partnering with NASA and NERC (Northeast Robotics Club) to host the sixth annual Robotics Competition from 9:30am – 5pm; Space Suit Demos at 1:30pm and 3:30pm; Observatory viewing from 10:30am – 3:30pm; and Star Cart activities from 11am – 2pm.
Visitors can also take advantage of 10% off space-related merchandise at the Sci-Store. World Space Week 2010 activities are included with general museum admission.
World Space Week at The Franklin Institute [Official Site]
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