Film screenings under the stars at the Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory with the film club "Science and Fiction"
Until 3 December 2014 astronomy and cinema will create a magical combination ofAstronomical Observatory of Capodimonte, to propose to visitors and spectators a different approach to scientific issues, starting above all from the sense of wonder that science fiction has always managed to arouse.
Il film club Science and Fiction, this is the title of the original review, will be structured in cycles of 4 films per theme. The first cycle of screenings has as its subtitle “Meetings“, Inspired by the great cinematic theme of the encounter with the“ alien ”and communication with extraterrestrial entities or intelligences.
Before the start of each film it will be possible visit the planetarium and the museum, while at the end of each screening a researcher will answer any questions from the public on the topics covered. At the end of the evening, in case of good weather, there will be observations to the telescopes by the UAN (Unione Astrofili Napoletani).
Cineforum program Science and Fiction
Thursday October 16 2014
Visit to the planetarium and museum
Presentation of the film “The Abyss"By dr. Silvio Leccia
Film: The Abyss (USA, 1989) by James Cameron
Interventions and questions from the public to the astronomers present in the hall. Moderate the prof. Massimo Della Valle
Observations of the sky
Tuesday November 18 2014
Visit to the planetarium and museum
Presentation of the film "Solaris" edited by dr. Silvio Leccia
Film: Solaris (USA, 2002) by Steven Soderbergh
Interventions and questions from the public to the astronomers present in the hall. Moderate the prof. Massimo Della Valle
Observations of the sky
Wednesday December 3 2014
Visit to the planetarium and museum
Presentation of the film "Ultimatum to the Earth" edited by dr. Silvio Leccia
Film: Ultimatum alla Terra (USA, 1951) by Robert Wise
Final conference of the first cycle of the film forum organized by (speaker to be defined)
Interventions and questions from the public to the astronomers present in the hall. Moderate the prof. Massimo Della Valle
Observations of the sky
Information on the Cineforum Science and Fiction
When: 16 October, 18 November, 3 December 2014
Timetables:
- 19.00 hours, visit to the planetarium / museum
- 20.00 hours, short presentation of the film about 10 minutes that will precede the screening
- 22.30, questions from the public. Following observation of the sky
Price tickets:
- Euro 5 for each single projection, visit to the planetarium / museum and observation to the telescopes
- Free for children under the age of 16
Where: INAF - Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory, Salita Moiariello, 16, 80131 - Naples
Info and contacts: 081.5575111; Official site of the Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory
