'Star Wars and the Power of Costume' Exhibition: Gallery
The exhibit, titled "Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars and the Power of Costume," features items from every corner of that galaxy far, far away, ranging from Boba Fett's banged-up armor to many of Queen Amidala's ornate gowns. The exhibit is currently on display at the Discovery Times Square museum. [Read the full story.]
Construction of Giant Next-Generation Telescope Begins in Chile
A star-studded groundbreaking ceremony here in the Chilean Andes this evening (Nov. 11) — attended by Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and other dignitaries — officially ushered the $1 billion Giant Magellan Telescope into the construction phase. [Read the full story.]