WPBT2 and Miami Science Museum Stream Live Lunar Eclipse
| What: | WPBT2 and Miami Science Museum will host a live streaming and chat of the full lunar eclipse on the station’s website, wpbt2.org. Astronomy experts and producers of Jack Horkheimer’s Star Gazer will be available to chat and answer any questions. Prior to the streaming, WPBT2 will broadcast Star Gazer: A Lunar Eclipse, which will give viewers information about the eclipse and explain how audiences around the country can participate and share their experience. The program will also include information on plans to revamp the Star Gazer series. Viewers will learn how they can audition to become the next Star Gazer host and how they can play a role in choosing a new name for the program. |
| When: | The broadcast of Star Gazer: A Lunar Eclipse will be on Monday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. on WPBT2. The live streaming and chat of the lunar eclipse will be after midnight the same evening on Tuesday morning, December 21 at 1:30 a.m. on www.wpbt2.org/stargazer/. |
| Why: | WPBT2 and Miami Science Museum will hold a live streaming and chat of the full lunar eclipse in an effort to provide all viewers the opportunity to experience this occurrence despite their location. The chat feature will also give viewers a rare opportunity to speak with astronomy experts and ask any questions they may have about the eclipse. |
ABOUT WPBT2
South Florida’s premier public broadcaster, WPBT2, is a community-licensed, not-for-profit media enterprise serving communities from the Treasure Coast to the Florida Keys. WPBT2 provides high quality content from PBS, independent acquisitions and its own original productions. WPBT2’s digital media platform, offers: 2HD, a 24-hour high definition channel; Digital 2.2, a mix of Science & Nature Channel, The Florida Channel and Create; Digital 2.3, V-me, a 24-hour national Spanish-language network; and www.wpbt2.org, the WPBT2 website including, Impromp2 (a community blog), the WPBT2 Video Player and uVu, a video sharing website.
ABOUT MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM
The Miami Science Museum aims to make a difference in people’s lives by inspiring them to appreciate the impact that science and technology can have on every facet of our world. For over 60 years, MiaSci’s award-winning educational programs, family-focused exhibits, historic planetarium, and rehabilitative Wildlife Center and Clinic have enriched locals and tourists alike. In 2014, the legacy continues, as MiaSci will be moving to a new world-class, state-of-the-art facility designed by Grimshaw Architects in the heart of downtown Miami. The Museum will remain operational at its current location on South Miami Avenue until completion of the new building. MiaSci is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. For more information about the Museum and our New Museum project, visit www.miasci.org/blog or call (305) 646-4200.
Miami Science Museum is located at 3280 South Miami Avenue, Miami, FL 33129. The Museum is open every day from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm. Admission is free for MiaSci members and children under 3; students (with valid ID), seniors (62+) and children 3 – 12, $10.95; adults are $14.95. Parking is free.
Miami Science Museum is funded with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and the Cultural Affairs Council, the Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.
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| Media Contacts: | ||
| Kristina Gutierrez WPBT2 305-424-4025 kristina_gutierrez@wpbt.org |
Cammy Richards WPBT2 305-424-4013 cammy_richards@wpbt.org |
Cristina Sotolongo Miami Science Museum Phone: 305-646-4405 csotolongo@miamisci.org |
PHOTOS:
01. Lunar Eclipse begins Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 1:32 a.m.
02. Lunar Eclipse Started
03. Total Lunar Eclipse from 2:40 a.m. to 3:53 a.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2010.
04. Totally Eclipsed Moon
