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I I playing, the room slowly darkens anc about 50 passengers lean back, read) V ? to be thrust into the 21st century. When the room becomes pitch ^';f black, the Minolta MS-10 projectoi ^i||r throws a simulation of 5,000 stars on the 26 foot domed ceiling. The science fiction thrillei "Juggernaut" then begins. "Juggernaut" is a multimedia show that opened early this month at th( Gibbes Planetarium, which adjoins the Columbia Museum of Art at Senate ant Bull streets. William Shatner, with a popular Captain Kirk-like dramatization, narrate: the story and gives viewers a gloomy scenario of the future peril of the Earth He describes the vulnerability of "Occasionally, obje< spac!L outerspace do collide wit The program r opens in the year 2089 ?Richard McColmCM, PldtietCl when astronomers at a moon observatory discover a mysterious 10th planet. Eager to learn more about this new plane! the scientists launch an exploratory spaceship called Argus. 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All Leadership Mentors must have a 2.5 grade p< The Leadership Mentor Program Application form Name: SS#: Phone: Local Address: city state zip Major: f' Planetarium features ( i-fi thriller of destruction f the world as we know it with the Earth and that it is seemingly unstoppable. While pandemonium breaks out on Earth, scientists try to alter Loki's path 5 with nuclear detonations, but will it work? Will the Earth survive this I juggernaut? r Planetarium Director Richard McColman said that even though the show is science fiction, it is based on factual premise. "Occasionally," he said, i "objects from outerspace do collide with the earth." r In the world outside "Juggemaut"'s science fiction realm, astronomists are studying the r phenomenon of Ceres, an Apollo asteroid that has an earth-crossing orbit. Planetarium assistant f i Jalie Phifer said that if Ceres did collide with the ?jf 1 Earth, "it would destroy all life as we know it." However, such a collision is not definite, Phifer "TiifTcrornoiit" ic maHp nnccihle hv nnt r?nlv the Ju66wuuuk w uiuuv ?...j . star projector but by multimedia slides and special ^lf||| ^ , r? effects. Motorized mirrors fly ^i||||u * irOIIl Argus through space. ^ h thp P firth " McColman mentions the saying, ^^i(|lll| II UIC CdI HI. "Magic tricks being done with rium Director smoke and mirrors." He then laughs _________________ and says, "We don't use smoke, but we do use mirrors." t, The planetarium is considered small by all standards. The maximum capacity is about 50, and often many people are turned away from some I. programs. It is necessary to arrive early for programs like "Juggernaut" that e have only limited runs. I The National Student Exchange Program is accepting applications for the 1991-1992 academic year. I Students may exchange for one or two semesters at one of 99 public colleges and universities across the United I States while paying USC tuition. 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ClOSe (I - I s V i i "Juggernaut" has been shown before, but Phifer said the visuals were recently redone. It is now more "educational and entertaining," she said. F.ven so it is not one of the best shows for children, nublic relations officer ? 7 - - - ? 7 J ? ? Janna Cotterill said, because of the complex storyline. However, they will enjoy the experience of learning more about space, she added. The planetarium also offers several different programs geared directly toward children. "Juggernaut" can be seen every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. through March 17. Tickets are $1 for students, senior citizens and The planetarium also has a year-round show, "Carolina Skies," which explores the constellations, moon and other astronomical elements of the solar system. 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