‘Hubble’ opening March 19 at P’cola museum

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Posted 3/12/10

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Journey through distant galaxies and accompany spacewalking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) history.

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‘Hubble’ opening March 19 at P’cola museum

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PENSACOLA, Fla. — Journey through distant galaxies and accompany spacewalking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) history.

“Hubble,” opening March 19 at the National Naval Aviation Museum’s IMAX Theatre Giant Screen, offers viewers an inspiring, unique look into the Hubble Space Telescope’s legacy and highlights its profound impact on the way we view the universe and ourselves.

Narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, the film will explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings while enabling viewers to experience the gripping story full of hope, disappointment, bravery and triumph.

“Hubble” is an IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures production, in corporation with NASA.

Museum visitors can catch “Hubble” at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

“The Magic of Flight” will show at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Advance tickets for “Hubble” are available for purchase now at the National Naval Aviation Museum’s IMAX Theatre. They are $8.50 for adults and $8 for all active, reserve and retired military, seniors, foundation members and kids, ages 5-12.

IMAX tickets for “Magic of Flight” are $8 for adults and $7.50 for all active, reserve and retired military, seniors, foundation members and kids, ages 5-12.

Children 4 years of age and under are free for both movies. School groups and other educational groups such as Boy Scouts and church groups are $4.75 each.

The museum features free admission and a full slate of events throughout the year.

For a complete list of events, exhibits and discounts at the museum, visit NavalAviationMuseum.org or call the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation at (850) 453-2389 or (800) 327-5002.