There's a new sky show about the origins of the universe at the Hong Kong Space Museum
The Milky Way is a galaxy that comprises hundreds of billions of stars, including the solar system that we exist in. Our Sun is just one of the stars within this immense cosmic system – how's that for feeling like an inconsequential speck? This space show, however, explores beyond the boundaries of the solar system and out towards the spiral arms of the Milky Way. Audiences can experience the birth and death of stars, see the all-consuming power of a black hole, and witness the collision and merging of galaxies into an even larger galaxy.
Catch 'Starmap to the Unseen Universe' in the Hong Kong Space Museum until November 14. Tickets are priced at $30 for front seats and $40 for stalls, available on Urbtix and the museum box office. Do note that the museum is closed on Tuesdays, and check out details of the show here.
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