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They’re yours to discover in three fascinating programs at Carnegie
Science Center this summer! You and your family can unlock the secrets
of the pyramids, King Tut’s tomb, Egyptian celestial mythology and more.
So “Walk like an Egyptian” at the Science Center, and tap into the treasures
of this ancient civilization.
At the OMNIMAX: Mysteries of Egypt
Travel through exotic Egypt with legendary screen actor Omar Sharif
as your guide in this new film opening May 14 at the Omnimax Theater.
Produced by National Geographic, Mysteries of Egypt takes you
on a thrilling flight over the Nile River and the great pyramids, across
the Valley of the Kings and into King Tut’s tomb. You’ll see messages left
behind by the ancient Egyptiansdrawings and symbols rich with information
about a people that wanted to tell their story.
Mysteries of Egypt transports you back 5,000 yearsto the time
when the pyramids were builtrecreating the scenes as archaeologists believe
they occurred. In another reenactment, the film depicts the preparation
of a pharaoh’s body for burial, and for eternal life, as King Tut’s body
is ceremoniously carried deep into his tomb.
In the Planetarium: Stars of the Pharaohs
What connection is there between the ancient Egyptians and the night
skies? The new show in the Henry Buhl, Jr. Planetarium and Observatory
spells it out in amazing detail.
Explore the engineering of the pyramids and other ancient Egyptian
structures that are based on the position of the stars. Examine the layout
of the pyramids at Giza, which may be a map of the constellation of Orion,
whom the Egyptians regarded as Osiris, the all-important deity.
Buhl Planetarium Director John Radzilowicz says, “In constructing
the pyramids, the ancient Egyptians were very conscious of the stars and
their motions.” The pyramid builders aligned openings with particular stars
and constellations, ensuring the entombed spirit a direct path out to the
world beyond.
Pyramid construction takes place on the planetarium’s dome with
laser and 3-D Digistar technology. You’ll fly through these amazing structures
in a virtual trip that shows you what the stars meant to the pharaohs.
In the Ride Simulator: Time Gate to Egypt
Step inside and buckle up for a flight through Egypt. The Science
Center’s ride simulator, stationed in the main-floor Atrium Gallery, takes
you on a virtual journey with Time Gate to Egypt. Through the combination
of audio, video and movement, you’ll “fly” through the Egypt of old, witnessing
the construction of the pyramids, the inner chambers of the tombs and the
mysterious sphinx.
Plan your getaway to Egypt today on Pittsburgh’s only ride simulator!
It accommodates up to 15 people at a time and is fully accessible. An adult
must accompany children under the age of eight.
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