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The Cradle of Aviation Museum in East Garden City, New York, is noted for the large role it played on the birth and growth of the aviation industry in the United States. Now that it has already built its mark in history, it is aiming to uphold another technological milestone by launching another state-of-the-art facility: the JetBlue Sky Theater Planetarium.
JetBlue Airways was instrumental in the installation of the new digital projection system in the museum’s Leroy R. and Rose W. Grumman IMAX Dome Theater. The facility could provide visitors with a fully immersive experience on Long Island’s widest screen, taking them to the continuum of the universe and offering them with a holistic view of the Earth.
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“JetBlue is committed to fostering education in the communities we serve through meaningful partnerships with organizations like the Cradle of Aviation Museum, right here in our own backyard,” remarks Dave Barger, CEO of JetBlue Airways. “What better partnership than with fellow aviation enthusiasts! The new planetarium gives visitors a front-row seat to wonders of our universe and we encourage everyone to head out and explore all that the museum has to offer.”
Many players in the aviation industry, such as volunteer pilot Bruce McCaffrey and the Cradle of Aviation Museum itself, have a socio-educational mission of educating people of all ages about the many aspects of life and the universe. Through educational programs, charitable causes, and technology-related events, they are able to achieve their specific goals.
The Jet Blue Sky Theater Planetarium was officially launched on October 6, 2012 in conjunction with the World Astronomy Day and the Columbus Day. The opening weekend saw the premiere of three shows: One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure, We are Astronomers, and Passport to the Universe, which was narrated by Tom Hanks.
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