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WHAT: "Explore the Universe" is a permanent exhibition that showcases some of the most significant observational tools astronomers have devised over the past four centuries and the role each has played in our continuing quest to understand the universe. WHERE:
The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, WHEN: Opens to the public on Friday, Sept. 21, 2001 SPONSORS: "Explore the Universe" is made possible through the generous contributions of the National Science Foundation and TRW, with additional funding from Corning Incorporated Foundation/Corning Incorporated, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Smithsonian Institution Special Exhibitions Fund. Additional support is provided by Analytical Graphics, Inc. and the Eastman Kodak Company. ARTIFACTS: Seventy-three, including key elements from three of the most important telescopes ever made: the 20-foot telescope tube and mirror used by William Herschel; an observation cage from the Mount Wilson Observatory, used by Edwin Hubble; and the still flight-ready backup mirror of the Hubble Space Telescope. EXHIBITION
ORGANIZATION: The exhibition is organized chronologically
into five sections: GALLERY SIZE: Approximately 4,900 sq. feet WEB SITE:
airandspace.si.edu/exploretheuniverse Explore
the Universe Media Kit: National Air and Space Museum
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