The Astronomy Club of the American University in Cairo will hold a screening of the lasts Star Wars episode, The Force Awakens, followed by a discussion on the science in the film.

The talk will offer some scientific explanations of the sci-fi movie, and compare them with reality, and how close we are to realising their development in real life.

Episode VII - The Force Awakens is a continuation of the epic space saga created by George Lucas, with the first of the seven films released in 1977.

Set 30 years after Episode VI - The Return of The Jedi (1983) when the Galactic Empire was defeated, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

The event is open to the public though registration is required for attendance through filling this form.

Programme:
Monday 11 April, 5pm
Astronomy Club, American University in Cairo, New Campus, Road 90, New Cairo, Egypt

(The event was originally scheduled for 14 March)

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