Actors hired to lecture at Griffith Observatory, replacing professors with actual knowledge of the subjects. Apparently Mickey Mouse was too busy . . .
Los Angeles Observatory Sends Star Lecturers Into Black Hole
By Danny King
April 17 (Bloomberg) -- Astronomy lecturers are taking umbrage at being ousted from Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles.
A $93 million, four-year makeover of the art deco landmark was followed by a restaffing for planetarium shows. For many years, pedigreed astronomers, mathematicians and teachers gave hourlong lectures on topics such as the Big Bang theory and moon landings, and took questions from the audience. Now, young actors are hitting the highlights in 22-minute presentations. . . .
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
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