Space Museum launches new 3D dome show "Asteroid: Mission Extreme 3D" (with photos)

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     The Hong Kong Space Museum's new 3D dome show, "Asteroid: Mission Extreme 3D", will be launched tomorrow (July 1). The 3D show takes visitors on a space mission with astronauts to reach an asteroid and use it for human purposes, along the way learning how such an extraordinary adventure can benefit humankind.

     Asteroid impacts on Earth can trigger catastrophes and even lead to extinctions, so it is no wonder that scientists are exploring ways to prevent asteroids from hitting Earth. On the positive side, some scientists see them as playing a role in space exploration. The hydrated minerals within some asteroids may be potential sources of water and fuel, solving much of the logistics problem of space travel. If it works out, asteroids could be developed into way stations in space for exploring other worlds in the solar system.

     As with any new venture in space, the challenges involved in making this idea a reality are enormous. However, a mission this extreme could ultimately help us learn how to protect our planet and how to successfully inhabit other worlds.

     The 25-minute show will be screened until December 31 at the museum's Stanley Ho Space Theatre. It will be screened daily at 2.40pm and 6.10pm. An additional show at 11.10am will be available on Sundays and public holidays.

     Tickets priced at $24 (front stalls) and $32 (stalls) are available at the Hong Kong Space Museum Box Office and URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). The museum is closed on Tuesdays (except public holidays).

     For detailed information, please visit hk.space.museum or call 2721 0226.

Ends/Saturday, June 30, 2018
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The Hong Kong Space Museum's new 3D dome show, "Asteroid: Mission Extreme 3D", will be launched tomorrow (July 1). Image shows the aftermath of an asteroid 10 kilometres across hitting the Earth 66 million years ago, thus triggering a mass extinction of species. Even though carnivorous dinosaurs were the apex species in the food chain, this did not spare them from disaster. Nobody knows whether or not such a terrifying scene might happen before our eyes.

The Hong Kong Space Museum's new 3D dome show, "Asteroid: Mission Extreme 3D" will be launched tomorrow (July 1). Image shows an Earth-threatening asteroid being destroyed. If such an asteroid is detected at short notice, blowing it up may be the only resort. However, this is a risky method as the asteroid may explode into many pieces that could still hit the Earth.

The Hong Kong Space Museum's new dome show, "Asteroid: Mission Extreme 3D" will be launched tomorrow (July 1). Some asteroids contain hydrated minerals that may be sources of water and fuel. From these hydrated minerals, water molecules can be extracted and separated chemically to produce hydrogen fuel. Image shows a space station mining an asteroid for such minerals.