Yes, the Observatory is open tonight, as I try to inspire 30 first graders.

>Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 15:28:24 -0500
>From: "James Wallace" <[log in to unmask]>
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>Subject: Review of new movie, "October Sky"
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>I recently saw this movie at an advance preview. WOW is the only word that
comes to mind. Besides seeing too many similiarities between my life and
this movie, I came away stunned at how moving it was. I took my three
youngest kids to see it (10M,12M,14F) and thought they would be bored since
there is no violence, little foul language, no space/sci-fi, no blood, guts
and gore. Boy was I wrong. They loved it and have talked about for days
now. Do whatever it takes to go to the theatre and see this one. You will
not regret it..
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>October Sky, is a UNIVERSAL STUDIOS movie based on the true story of Homer
Hickam, Jr., a gifted high school student in rural West Virginia, who
>seemed destined to repeat his father's harsh life in the coal mines until
>he turned his attention to the skies. Determined to better himself and
>inspired by the dawn of the space age, he enlists the help of his three
>friends in a quixotic mission that changes their lives forever. October
>Sky is produced by Charles Gordon (Field of Dreams) and Larry Franco
>(Batman Returns).  October Sky is an inspirational movie that promotes the
>concept that anything is possible through motivation, hard work and the
desire for higher education.
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>The movie will be breaking nationally February 19, 1999.
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>James C. Wallace II
>Planetarium Educator/Programmer
>SpaceQuest Planetarium
>The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
>3000 North Meridian St.
>Indianapolis, IN 46206
>317.334.4106
>317.921.4019(fax)
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Bobby J. Thompson
Physics, Geology, and Astronomy