Make a HUGE impression on your students with a movie in the Rangos Omnimax Theater, the BIGGEST screen in Pittsburgh, or a Laser Show in the high-definition Buhl Digital Planetarium!
Tornado Alley
Join Sean Casey, of Storm Chasers, on his quest to witness the evolution of tornadoes. Travel on a heart-pounding mission to experience a tornado's destructive power at point-blank range with its gale-force winds, torrential rains, and unrelenting hail. Get swept away as this adrenaline-charged film immerses you in the sights and sounds of breath-taking weather events!
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Hubble (Closes Nov. 23. Call for special requests.)
Embark on an inspiring journey into the farthest depths of the universe through the eyes of the Hubble telescope.
Rocky Mountain Express
Chug along on a magnificent ride along the railroads that crossed the Rocky Mountains, and discover the history behind their construction.
Animalopolis (Closes Dec. 31)
Little learners will have a roaring good time with this whimsical movie starring opera-signing lions, dancing bears, and meditating otters!
Born to be Wild (Opens Jan. 20, 2012)
Witness the remarkable bond between humans and animals through the touching stories of orphaned elephants and orangutans and the people who rescued them.
A Brief Mystery of Time Laser Show
Content themes: Time, Space, Gravity, Light, Black Holes
Have you ever asked yourself, "What is time?" Learn about the science, history, and cultural perceptions of time in this awesome LASER light show. Explore black holes, worm holes, the speed of light, and the possibilities of time travel. Entertaining songs keep the mood light. Time is sure to fly when you're having this much fun!
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