The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics will screen a classic science fiction film periodically throughout the year. The series will explore the idea that "everything we learned about science, we learned from the movies." Doors open at 6:30 pm; programs begin at 7:00 pm. (See below for location and directions.)

Saturday, May 3, 2008 "Sci-fi Camp-o-Rama" As part of the Cambridge Science Festival, we are pleased to present the yin and yang of sci-fi filmmaking. First we humbly offer one of Mystery Science Theater 3000's funniest versions of the movie "Space Mutiny." A rip-off of Battlestar Galactica, the inhabitants of the giant space cruiser - which mostly looks like a basement boiler room - face a mutiny of guys wearing old marching-band uniforms. The second offering is "2010: The Year We Make Contact." Unlike 2001, this sequel has a story that makes sense! Once again, it brings a whole new meaning to the words, intelligent design.

Sci-Fi Movie Nights are held in the Phillips Auditorium of the Center for Astrophysics, 60 Garden Street, Cambridge, about one mile west of Harvard Square. No reservations are necessary; however, seating is to the capacity of the auditorium. Entrance to the auditorium is at the west of the Center complex, near the Madison Street entrance and large parking lot. The Center also can be easily reached by public transportation. From the Harvard MBTA Station (Red Line), take any bus or trackless trolley going west on Concord Avenue (Arlmont Village and Belmont Center buses, Huron Avenue trolleys) and get off at "Observatory Hill." Additional directions are available.

For more information, including accessibility, or to sign up for the events mailing list, call the Public Affairs Office, (617) 495-7461 or email pubaffairs@cfa. Please request sign-language interpretation at least 2 weeks before the event. Current sky information is available.