This second in a series of posts on Star Trek: The Exhibition; now open at the Detroit Science Center (http://www.detroitsciencecenter.org/) until Sept. 7, 2009; focuses on the full size replica of the Original Series Enterprise Bridge. This TOS Bridge is just one of several simulated Star Trek environments on display that provides fans with an unequalled opportunity to immerse themselves and interact with the world of Star Trek. Startrekpropauthority.blogspot.com was allowed to photograph the exhibition on Feb. 14th, 2009 and Feb. 21st, 2009 and will be presenting posts on some of the exciting TOS-related components of this comprehensive collection - which features screen used costumes, props, starship filming models and set recreations that span all 5 Star Trek television series and 10 feature films. Many thanks to the staff of the Detroit Science Center for their kind assistance; with special recognition to Kelly Fulford, Kerri Budde, Amanda Jackson, and Todd Slisher for their outstanding support.
Stepping onto this simulated TOS Bridge was personally an exhilirating experience; and should be one of the great highlights of a trip to the Science Center for those fans who grew up watching the adventures of Kirk and crew! In some respects, this environment surpasses that which would have been observed by guests to the Desilu soundstage in the '60s during TOS production. The actual TOS Bridge set was divided into many pie-shaped sections and was rarely fully assembled as seen in Detroit. Often, chunks were removed so that lighting equipment and cameras could be set up close to the actors to film just the portion of the set required for the scene at-hand. Also, Bridge sections out of camera-range would typically remain unpowered - with all backlit displays completely dark.
Below are several photos of this incredibly detailed Star Trek TOS environment. The introductory post on Star Trek: The Exhibition which provides a general overview of the event can be seen at:
http://startrekpropauthority.blogspot.com/2009/02/star-trek-exhibition-beams-into-detroit.html
