A night with the stars.Byline: Nancy Sheehan COLUMN: QUICK TAKES WHAT'S UP Looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a nice intergalactic in·ter·ga·lac·tic adj. Being or occurring between galaxies: intergalactic space. in , prehistoric party? Make tracks to the "Cosmic Dino Bash" from 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow at the EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. The gala will feature a special viewing of "Cosmic Collisions," a digital planetarium planetarium, optical device used to project a representation of the heavens onto a domed ceiling; the term also designates the building that houses such a device. A modern planetarium consists of as many as 150 motor-driven projectors mounted on an axis. show narrated by Robert Redford. When you return to Earth, you can go back in time for a tour of the new DinoTracks exhibit. In keeping with the Mesozoic theme, a local band called The Dinosaurs will perform. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will round out the bill. Among wonders gala-goers will witness in "Cosmic Collisions" is the violent face of our sun, imaged by NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. satellites, which sends enormous streams of charged particles toward the Earth's magnetic field Earth's magnetic field (and the surface magnetic field) is approximately a magnetic dipole, with one pole near the north pole (see Magnetic North Pole) and the other near the geographic south pole (see Magnetic South Pole). , producing the eerie glow of the aurora borealis and the aurora australis. "I have seen it and it's fabulous - very entertaining and well done with amazing computer imaging," Sarah Hesshaus, EcoTarium spokeswoman, said. While "Cosmic Collisions" is suggested for ages 6 and up, the Cosmic Dino bash is an adult cocktail party. Reservations for the bash are preferred, and can be made by calling (508) 929-2703 during business hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Tickets, at $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers, also are available at the door. ART: PHOTO |
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