The new STAR WARS will be out end of next year and I guess this overdue post is yeah, like - so over due.
We went on an epic journey through the Star Wars universe with over 80 costumes, models and full-scale replicas from all six films in November 2009. Yep almost 5 years ago. It was in Scienceworks Melbourne and we had a blast!
We discovered the real-world scientific innovations that are rapidly making the Star Wars fantasy a reality – experiment with magnetic levitation devices, manipulate robots, engineer droids, and journey into that galaxy far, far away. Developed by the Museum of Science, Boston, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Ltd. this exhibit:
STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination
was the first exhibition to showcase costumes and props from all six STAR WARS movies while exploring cutting-edge research and modern technologies that could one day make the fantasy world of STAR WARS a reality.
STAR WARS: Where Science Meets Imagination offered an immersive exhibition that gave visitors a hands-on look at the ways in which the seemingly fantastic ideas seen in the movies have or can become real-life technologies. The exhibition revealed the important roles imagination and science play in the creation of increasingly sophisticated machines. We were able to investigate concepts like magnetic levitation, artificial intelligence and medical technology, and tried at building and testing their own high-tech creations - all while reliving the magic of the STAR WARS Saga.:) Rich was like a kid in a candy store! (He does not like lollies - but you know what I mean ;-)
Here are a few of the ones we truly enjoyed!
• Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder from STAR WARS: Episode IV A New Hope.
• Authentic costumes and props from the entire STAR WARS Saga, such as Princess Leia’s famous white dress, Darth Vader’s menacing black armour, a full-sized R2-D2, and a stormtrooper uniform.
• More than 20 hands-on interactive components that will appeal to everyone from the biggest STAR WARS enthusiasts to those who wouldn’t know Chewbacca from Yoda.
The exhibition was organised around two main technology themes, which are fundamental to the Star Wars universe: transportation and robotics.
"Getting Around" explored the field of transportation, from personal transport to starships. There was a special focus on Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder along with several other well known hovering vehicles from Star Wars. It looked into the various planets featured in the films and compare them to environments on Earth. Enter a kiosk and you'll find yourself on Tatooine.
The question we ask is: What are their real world equivalents and how do vehicles move without touching the ground in the real world?
"Robots and People" examined the ways in which people relate to the droids in Star Wars and explores the creation of real world robots. C-3PO and R2-D2 help visitors understand how droids navigate, sense and understand the world around them, while communicating in increasingly sophisticated ways.
- How close are we to having technologies like those in the Star Wars universe?
- What part do imagination and creativity play in science and the development of technology?
- How can we assess the impact of technology on society?
It was an enjoyable trip looking back on a childhood favourite and a passing glance of the future...♥
Hope you enjoy the photos as much as we enjoyed taking them. These are all our own taken at the Exhibit.
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