| Mysteries of the Unseen World Premieres November 8 |
 You won’t believe your eyes when the new giant screen film Mysteries of the Unseen World takes you on an extraordinary journey into hidden dimensions beyond your normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too small to be seen or simply invisible. Director Louie Schwartzberg is the acknowledged master of innovative high-speed and time-lapse photography, and he combines these sequences with electron microscopy and nano imagery that transports audiences to an enthralling secret world of nature, events and breathtaking phenomena not visible to the naked eye. More>>Opens Friday, November 8! |
| Down the Rabbit-Hole With Unseen Science |
 Think small, smaller, smallest! In conjunction with Mysteries of the Unseen World, check out our exhibition, Unseen Science, in the Theater Lobby. You won’t need a magic pill as this collection introduces you to the world of things small and invisible through nanotechnology and molecular augmented reality. Learn how to look at science in a whole new way! More>>Opens Friday, November 8! |
| The Sky Tonight Focuses on Comets |
 ISON is the latest comet to come our way! Don’t miss The Sky Tonight Wednesday to get the scoop from Dr. Lisa Will all about comets. Watch a dry-ice comet demo and chat with comet dust expert and research scientist Dr. David Harker before the live planetarium show. More>>Wednesday, November 6; 7 p.m. & 8:15 p.m. |
| ScholarShare Speaks Presents Olympian Shannon Miller |
 “Winning Every Day with Shannon Miller: Life Lessons from an Olympian, Mom, Entrepreneur and Cancer Survivor,” is a free event providing women with information needed to make informed decisions on health and fitness for themselves and their families. Miller’s unparalleled accomplishments as a gymnast and her courageous battle with cancer are sure to inspire. ScholarShare Speaks will also host a pre-reception for registered guests. More>>Tuesday, November 12; 6:00 p.m. reception; 7:00 p.m. lecture
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| Membership Is the Perfect Gift |
 Membership is a great gift all year long–and especially for the holidays. Members receive a discount on many levels. Call the Membership Office at (619) 238-1233, ext. 713, or mail this gift form. You can also pick up a gift certificate at the Ticket Counter. Last-minute gifts are our specialty! More>> |
| Young Scientists Session 3: Wacky Weather |
 What happens when you combine sun, air and water? Weather, of course! Young Scientists will be building instruments that can measure the weather, playing with sun-sensitive materials and even getting chilly with winter weather science. Your Young Scientists will become young meteorologists after taking this fun, engaging class! More>>November 7-December 8; 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. |
| Starting December 20, You Can Rock Out at the Fleet |
 Rock out at the Fleet with GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World, opening next month in our upstairs gallery! Learn about the guitar’s history, evolution and design through the music it has created and the technology that continues to enhance it. See 60 guitars that impacted music and play the world’s largest guitar! More>>Starts Friday, December 20 |
| Get the Best Geek Gifts NOW Before They Disappear |
 The North Star Science Store has the coolest gifts for the smart holiday shopper! With Scope Constructor, kids can build telescopes, binoculars and microscopes. Get them LED light-up Laser Pegs; Stunt Marble Mazes; Anatomy Kits for a T-Rex, dolphin, giraffe or crocodile; or an Intro Kit for Engineering or Biology. For mom, an origami crane LED light. For dad, a great telescope. Best yet? A full astronaut spacesuit, complete with helmet. More>> |
| Intriguing New In-House Video Content |
 Our Heikoff Giant Dome Theater houses the trusty IMAX projector plus a full-dome digital planetarium instrument featuring our brand-new SkySkan system. Planetarium producer John Young’s Fall Sky Show examines the green flash and visible constellations, with a retro soundtrack. Catch it playing with Cosmic Collisions. John screens footage for local students, inspiring great digital shorts as class projects. Next up: The Winter Sky Show and a daily live planetarium show. More>> |
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| Congratulations to Jessica Thomas, winner of 2 tickets to the Japanese Friendship Garden.This month, it could be YOUR turn!
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