NWSFS visit to "Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination"

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson - NWSFS Vice Chair:

NWSFS will visit the Pacific Science Center to visit the exhibit, “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination”

Friday, May 6^th, 7:30 PM.  

Discounted admission is $8.  Regular evening admission is $13

Admission is limited.  RSVP to info@nwsfs.org or the hotline at 425-68-NWSFS.  

Pacific Science Center: Free Open House For Educators This Saturday - 02/05/2011

This message is posted on behalf of Pacific Science Center:

Celebrating Teachers! - Educator Open House Feb. 2011 Pacific Science Center would like to thank Washington state educators and celebrate their efforts in the classroom by inviting them to the Educator Open House this Saturday, February 5. This free engagement includes admission to current exhibits, Laser shows, IMAX films, the Willard Smith Planetarium, Tropical Butterfly House and more. Educators and their guests will receive special pricing to see Harry Potter: The Exhibition between 8 -10 a.m. Registration 8-11:30 a.m. Light refreshments served until 10 a.m. - Exhibits open all day.

http://www.pacsci.org/openhouse/

Harry Potter: The Exhibition (October 23, 2010 through January 30, 2011)

Posted on behalf of Jeanine Swanson- NWSFS Vice Chair:

Soon Harry Potter^™ fans in Seattle will get the chance to step inside the famous wizard's magical world with Harry Potter: The Exhibition, opening at Pacific Science Center October 23, 2010. Tickets go on sale to the general public August 14 at 10 a.m. Pacific Science Center members can purchase tickets now. In the exhibit, guests will be able to experience dramatic displays inspired by the Harry Potter^™ film sets and see the amazing craftsmanship behind authentic costumes and props from the films. Harry Potter: The Exhibition runs in Seattle through January 30, 2011.

http://www.pacsci.org/harrypotter/

PSC news for May. 19, 2010

Posted on behalf of Pacific Science Center:

Reach For The Stars!
Pacific Science Center is excited to announce that NASA has awarded us a $1.1 million grant to develop NASA Now, a program to increase educational outreach in earth and space sciences while inspiring young adults to pursue careers within the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. This means updating our planetarium with a state-of-the-art digital projector system, expanded outreach offerings to schools and communities by adding a second portable digital projector to our Science On Wheels Space Odyssey program, and creation of the Track for Earth and Space Science Achievement (TESSA) program. As a component of the Science Center's youth development program, Discovery Corps, TESSA allows teens to explore careers in earth and space science alongside astronomy undergraduates. Learn More (148KB PDF)

Community Science Nights
Pacific Science Center's Science On Wheels outreach team is holding public events in communities around Washington state this spring and you are invited! Pacific Science Center and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction are sponsoring Community Science Nights in select cities to further our goal of bringing entertaining and educational science and math activities to diverse audiences. These free community events are being held at middle schools tonight, May 13 through June 12.  Learn More

Raise A Glass For Dino Wine-Oh!
Mark your calendars: Science with a Twist presents the fourth annual Dino Wine-Oh!  Learn about the science of wine tasting on Thursday, May 20 from 6-9 p.m. when one of our most popular events returns. This year features more than twenty local wineries, a presentation by wine journalist Richard Kinssies, and live music by DJ WD4D. Tickets for this 21+ event are $20 for the public and $17 for Pacific Science Center members – and going fast! Purchase yours today.  Buy Tickets

Gulp! How Did Dinosaurs Get SO Big?
If you've ever wondered how dinosaurs got so much bigger than modern animals, science may have found the answer. Researchers in Germany have a new theory that dinos ate their food much the same way humans consume fast food: they gulped it down!  Learn more about this Fred Flintstone-esque hypothesis.

Around The Americas In LA
The Around The Americas expedition has reached Los Angeles as Ocean Watch and crew prepare to return to Seattle in June.  Learn more about this incredible adventure.

PCS news for 04-12-2010

Posted on behalf of the Pacific Science Center:

Next week you have the opportunity to meet two very special filmmakers. The first is astronaut Gregory C. Johnson, a graduate of West Seattle High School and the UW. He was a member of the crew that successfully repaired the Hubble Space Telescope, the mission featured in our current IMAX film, Hubble 3D. This scientist captured most of the footage shot in space. Joining him will be filmmaker Toni Myers who put together this amazing film. Both will be on hand at the public showing of Hubble 3D next Thursday, April 15 at 11:45 a.m. They'll also appear at our 21+ event that evening, Science With A Twist. Come learn firsthand how this incredible film came together. Learn More

PCS news for 03-12-2010

Posted on behalf of the Pacific Science Center:

Hubble 3D Premiere A Star-Studded Affair
Instead of Hollywood stars, this movie debut featured stars in the sky. This amazing film, shot with an IMAX 3D camera in space, shows how a crew of astronauts repaired the Hubble Space telescope. The images from Hubble 3D are incredible. Learn more about the movie premiere in this article from CollectSpace.com and read more about the mission in this interview with astronaut Mike Massimino. Then get set for the opening of Hubble 3D at Pacific Science Center's Boeing IMAX Theater March 19. Tickets are on sale now.

Seeing 'Alice?' 3D Is A Must
Thousands have been flocking to theaters across the country to watch the newest interpretation of the classic Alice in Wonderland story. But if you're going to see it, you really must see it in 3D, as this LA Times reviewer points out. And if you're going to see it in 3D, you really owe it to yourself to see it on the biggest screen in Seattle. Alice in Wonderland An IMAX 3D Experience is now playing at Pacific Science Center's Boeing IMAX Theater. Buy Tickets.

Go For A Run, Celebrate Science
If you plan to be among the thousands taking part in the St. Paddy's Day Dash this Sunday in Seattle, be on the lookout for some participants sporting Martian antennae and lime green t-shirts! OK, so they're not real antennae, they're costumes some Pacific Science Center staffers will be wearing as they run and walk the course. Letting everyone know about our current exhibit, Facing Mars. Don't be surprised if they hand out some goodies along the way. Hope to see you there!

Web: http://pacificsciencecenter.org

Hubble 3D to Premiere at Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX Theater on the largest screen in Seattle March 19

Posted on behalf of the Pacific Science Center:

SEATTLE – Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX Theater launches its newest space film Hubble 3D March 19. This giant-screen film is the latest in the Smithsonian’s space-related IMAX film series and is the seventh film created by IMAX’s award-winning space team.

Hubble 3D chronicles NASA’s historic Hubble Space Telescope, the first major optical telescope to be placed in space. Development for the space observatory began in 1970, but technical glitches and other space-program setbacks delayed its launch until 1990. Since then, NASA performed five service missions that improved the telescope and enabled it to make in excess of 800,000 observations and capture more than 500,000 images of more than 25,000 celestial objects from within the solar system and beyond.

The film contains several minutes of IMAX 3-D footage captured by NASA’s STS-125 Atlantis astronauts, including their intricate space walks during the final service repairs to the telescope. This footage will give audiences the sensation of being in space while performing some of the most difficult tasks ever undertaken in NASA’s 50-year history.

Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX Theater’s six-story screen and 3-D technology will showcase the breathtaking images of the universe captured by the Hubble telescope in a truly immersive format. Viewers will feel like they are among the stars as they observe the splendor of nebulae and other galaxies and witness the life cycle of celestial bodies. They will also gain an understanding of the efforts needed to ensure the success of the Hubble mission.

Hubble 3D was directed by veteran IMAX filmmaker Toni Myers (Space Station 3D) and was narrated by Academy Award Nominee Leonardo DiCaprio (Shutter Island). It was produced by IMAX and Warner Bros. Pictures in cooperation with NASA.

Pacific Science Center’s Boeing IMAX Theater is located at 200 Second Ave. North, under the arches, near the Space Needle, in Seattle. For information on tickets and showtimes, please call 206/443-2001 or visit the website at www.pacificsciencecenter.org

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Pacific Science Center News for the latter part of Feb 2010

The following is posted on behalf of the Pacific Science Center:

Facing Mars Exhibit Raises Questions:

One of the hottest issues being debated in the nation's capitol these days concerns funding for human space flight (nytimes.com), and in particular, our country's plans to return to the moon. But what about humans traveling to Mars? Many questions arise when you look to the Red Planet, and you are asked them when you enter our newest exhibit, Facing Mars. Would you go? In a thought-provoking article, Seattle Astronomy Examiner Greg Scheiderer takes a look at some of the political, economic and ethical questions raised by the exhibit. Questions that take on added significance as our country deals with related issues here on our favorite planet.

Facing Mars is sponsored by Bing® and is accompanied by a wonderful IMAX film all about the Mars Rovers that have been in the news lately. Roving Mars is now showing and you will see a full-size replica of a Mars Rover as you enter I just inside the entrance to Building 4.

Hello? Mars?:

So, if humans do travel to Mars, how long will it take to get a phone call out there? And what about going online, email and other network communications? Would astronauts headed to the Red Planet be able to update their Facebook status? Some good questions tackled by Pacific Science Center Planetarium Specialist Alice Enevoldsen on her Alice's AstroInfo Blog.

Avatar Ending, Tickets On Sale For Alice/Hubble:

What is easily the biggest film to come out in many years is still attracting thousands to Pacific Science Center's Boeing IMAX Theater. It's easy to understand why. James Cameron's Avatar is an instant classic, setting new standards in sci-fi, special effects and visual storytelling. But until you've seen it and felt it on the biggest IMAX screen in the Northwest, you haven't really experienced this remarkable film as it was intended. So, make your plans now to see Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience before it ends March 2. Get your tickets online before coming to the theater to ensure you have a seat.

What's Next?

The next big IMAX blockbuster is a retelling of a classic tale. From Walt Disney Pictures and visionary director Tim Burton comes the epic 3D fantasy adventure Alice in Wonderland An IMAX 3D Experience, a magical and imaginative twist on one of the most beloved stories of all time. In this version, a 19-year-old Alice returns to the whimsical world she first encountered as a young girl, reuniting with her childhood friends: the White Rabbit, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Dormouse, the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and of course, the Mad Hatter. Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to find her true destiny and end the Red Queen's reign of terror. It all begins March 5.

Hubble 3D

Not long after Alice opens another great IMAX film arrives. Through the power of IMAX 3D, Hubble 3D will take you to distant galaxies to explore the grandeur and mysteries of our celestial surroundings, and accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt the most difficult and important tasks in NASA's history. Tickets for both films are on sale now!

Complete information for these and other events at PSC can be found at:  http://pacsci.org/

PSC news for Dec. 12, 2009

Posted on behalf of the Pacfic Science Center:

One Holiday Classic Leaving, Another Coming
This is the final weekend for Disney's A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience. Be sure to see it on the biggest screen in town before it closes December 17. - Buy Tickets

Santa Vs. The Snowman 3D
A holiday tradition is coming back again this year. From the Academy Award™ nominated team that brought you Jimmy Neutron, comes the IMAX 3D holiday film, Santa vs. the Snowman 3D opening December 18 at Pacific Science Center's Boeing IMAX Theater. This film tells the story of a lonely Snowman who becomes jealous of the affections heaped on Santa during Christmas, leading him to wage a comic war on him. The hilarious battle features such holiday defense mechanisms as hot chocolate squirt guns, giant Igloo Robot Walkers and even a 50-foot tall toy soldier manned by Santa himself. A great film for the entire family. - Buy Tickets

Preparing For Avatar
One of the most anxiously awaited films in a long time will soon open at Pacific Science Center's Boeing IMAX Theater. Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience is the work of James Cameron, who brought us Titanic, The Terminator and many others. Besides the story itself, the new technology used to create this film is getting a lot of attention. Many expect Avatar to usher in a new era in filmmaking. Be sure to see it on the biggest screen in town. - Buy Tickets

Astronomical Gift Guide
Pacific Science Center Planetarium Specialist and prolific blogger, Alice Enevoldsen has compiled her annual gift guide for the scientifically inclined. Alice always has great ideas, so check it out and give the gift of discovery this holiday season.

PSC: AstroInfo: Life From Mars?

Posted on behalf of Pacific Science Center:

Pacific Science Center Planetarium Specialist, Alice Enevoldsen is all a twitter these days after news came down that a meteorite that landed on Earth from Mars may have carried a tiny life form. Have we been invaded? Are there Martians among us? Get the real story from Alice's AstroInfo Blog.

PSC: Avatar Tickets Now On Sale

Posted on behalf of the Pacific Science Center:

It is easily THE most talked about film to come along in many years. James Cameron, the man behind The Terminator, Titanic, Aliens and many other notable movies is about to unleash his latest, one that has taken years to make. He had to create technology and new production paradigms that revolutionized the filmmaking process. Will this be the start of a new era in movies? Be sure to watch the newest trailer for this groundbreaking story and then get set to see it on the biggest screen in town. Avatar: An IMAX 3D Experience opens December 18 but tickets are on sale now.


Also, were you aware that Pacific Science Center is home to the largest, most powerful and sophisticated laser theater in the world? Our world-class laser artists have added their magic light to the likes of Pink Floyd, Queen, Daft Punk and others for years. And now we've added matinee laser shows this holiday season! Each laser show is performed live and set to tunes from your favorite artists including Michael Jackson (spanning his career), The Beatles, and our seasonal favorite, Laser Holiday Magic (Trans Siberian Orchestra, Bing Crosby, The Beach Boys, Dean Martin and many more). Laser Holiday Magic brings new meaning to the term "holiday lights." Learn more here!

PSC: Science With A Twist And A 'Carol'

Posted on behalf of Pacific Science Center:

Join us for our next 21+ event next Thursday, November 12 as we celebrate the release of Disney's A Christmas Carol: An IMAX 3D Experience. From 7-9 p.m. get in the spirit by sipping on classic holiday cocktails and exploring Pacific Science Center's exhibit galleries. Was Scrooge really visited by ghosts? Decide at an Illusions demonstration or learn about the changing of the seasons in the Willard Smith Planetarium. Then experience this classic tale of redemption as you've never seen it before, in stunning IMAX 3D! Get your tickets now for: Science With A Twist!

PSC: Celebrate Spooky Science!

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Celebrate Spooky Science!
Halloween weekend is here and we have just the thing for families who want to add some discovery to their trick or treating: Haunted Hikes at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue! These popular spooky nighttime hikes take you through the trails at the Slough and give you a glimpse of how the nocturnal side lives. Some of the hourly night hikes have sold out, but we still have openings Friday and Sunday this weekend. Pre-registration is required. Learn More

Learn All About Night Vision!
To get you ready for a Haunted Hike, our teachers have put together a neat little nighttime activity for kids and adults that will teach you all about seeing in the dark. Take a look then come join us for a Haunted Hike!

Science Of BOO! At Barnes & Noble
Visit the Barnes & Noble Pacific Place (only a quick monorail ride away from Pacific Science Center), this Saturday, October 31 for Halloween with Pacific Science Center. From 1-4 p.m., dress up and trick-or-treat from one station to the next creating everything from thaumatropes to masks and fake scars! Lots of prizes and surprises and don't forget to mention Pacific Science Center when you make any purchase; a percentage will be donated to support our programs.

PSC: Animation Festival Slated For December

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Pacific Science Center again welcomes Animaticus Foundation for the 2D or Not 2D Animation Festival on December 5, 2009. This year promises another amazing line-up of cutting edge animation. With the full day pass you can check out all films submitted to the festival, Pacific Science Center's Animation exhibit, attend the awards presentation and cap off the evening with the North American premiere of Secret of Kells, introduced by director Tomm Moore and art director Ross Stewart.

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