Greensboro,
NC � July 2009 � In addition to new tamanduas, an Asian small-clawed otter
exhibit under construction and an all-new 3-D movie, visitors to the Natural
Science Center will be offered yet another amazing experience this
summer � Extreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss! This 6,000 sq. ft. exhibition
has traveled to first class museums throughout the U.S. and Europe, but
will now dock in Greensboro
for a July 15 grand opening!
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Imagine
exploring mysterious life, landforms and shipwrecks found deep within Earth�s
final frontier. Visitors to Extreme Deep will observe firsthand the technology
that only recently has allowed individuals to travel to the ocean floor.
From the Command Center, the launching protocol of the submersible Alvin
may be simulated to begin another exciting trip to the abyss. Visitors
join fellow explorers in a replica of Alvin�s personnel sphere, which they
can operate to simulate a dive to depths of up to three miles.
Visitors
can also fly a remotely operated vehicle over a model of the Titanic�s
deck and test their skill at manipulating Alvin�s robotic arm by picking
up lava rocks and clams from the sea floor while peering through a recreation
of Alvin�s four-inch view port window. In addition, Extreme Deep allows
visitors the opportunity to walk along a dramatically recreated ocean environment,
something that is impossible to do in the real ocean because of the crushing
pressure of the water. This enthralling space features many of the creatures,
each depicted in full, lifelike detail, living thousands of feet below
the surface around the deep sea vents.
During
its six month stay, Extreme Deep will provide visitors with a world-class
experience with strong educational and entertainment value at no additional
admission cost. Highlighting the importance of geology, history, biology
and chemistry in deep-sea exploration, Extreme Deep features interactive
components that include: Research Vessel Decks Control Van, Control Centers:
Alvin Sphere, ROV Console, Under Pressure InteractiveRobot Arm Interactive,
Pilot A Sub, Water Column Interactive, Jellyfish Room, Garden 9°North,
Juan du Fuca Ridge, Hi-Def Video Interactive, Biologic/Geologic Specimens,
Plate Tectonics, and Shipwrecks: ROV Pilot, Shipwreck Footage, High Tech
Viewer.
The
Natural Science Center (www.natsci.org)
is located at 4301 Lawndale Drive in Greensboro, NC and is home of the
Animal Discovery Zoological Park (featuring tigers, gibbons, wallabies,
meerkats, lemurs and many other unique animals), as well as the brand new
OmniSphere Theater (North Carolina�s only 40 foot digital dome experience).
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The
Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is a non-profit, independent,
governmental authority whose mission is the promotion of economic development
through travel and tourism. Guilford County ranks third in the state in
travel and tourism expenditures with $1.083 billion generated in 2007 with
over 13,000 people employed in travel-related jobs.
The
Greensboro Visitor Information Center offers free guides and information
on area attractions, accommodations, restaurants, golf, and a wide variety
of activities and special events.
The
Visitor Information Center has moved to 2200 Pinecroft Road, Suite 200,
across from the Four Seasons Town Centre at exit 217 off I-40 at High Point
Road. Call 1-800-344-2282 or 336-274-2282 for information and directions.
On the Web visit www.visitgreensboronc.com.
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Contact:
Gail
C. Murphy
Director
of Marketing/Communications
336-335-1578
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