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NOVEMBER 2014

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Sign Up Now!Saturday, Nov. 22

Enrollment Starts Now!December 22, 23, 26, 29 & 30Register online orby calling(619) 238-1233 ext. 806

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Financial support for the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is provided

in part by the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture.

30% TOTAL FROM RECOVERED FIBER

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November Hours MON–THU 10 AM–5 PM FRI–SUN 10 AM–6 PM

Hours subject to change.Please check our website when planning your visit.

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GENOME: Unlocking Life’s Code West Coast Premiere: Now Open!Do you have your mother's dimples? Or your father's hairline? What is it about us that makes us us? And how much of it actually sets us apart from not only other human beings but from every other living thing on Earth? Genome: Unlocking Life's Code begins to unravel the mystery behind the complete set of instructions needed for every living thing on Earth to grow and function: the genome. �e exhibition immerses you in a high-tech environment that captures the revolutionary nature of genomic science. Explore what the genome is, learn about its scale and structure and �nd out how genomics plays a role in modern life. Presented locally by

TINKERING STUDIOChannel �omas Edison, Rube Goldberg or Steve Jobs in the Tinkering Studio! �is hands-on work area inspires experimentation and collaboration amongst the whole family. Come on in to create, invent and explore.

BLOCK BUSTERS! Build free-form structures—from skyscrapers to bridges—with thousands of wooden KEVA (Knowledge-Exploration-Visual Arts) planks.

ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It Seems Do you believe your eyes? Can you trust your senses? And is anything really as it seems? �ese are just some of the questions posed by ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It Seems, the mind–bending new exhibition at the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Created by Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin, ILLUSION playfully combines techniques used by magicians and explored by neuroscientists. ILLUSION features intriguing exhibits that deceive the eyes of the visitor, showing that what we perceive is o�en radically di�erent from the reality we observe. ILLUSION is curated by psychologist, author and magician Richard Wiseman, and researched by deception artist Paul Gleeson. Open through Sunday, January 11, 2015. Bilingual.Sponsored by sss and by the Reuben H. Fleet Foundation Fund at the San Diego Foundation.

NANONANO—Imagine and Discover a World You Can’t See! is an engaging exhibition about nanoscale science, technology and engineering. Join us to explore a small world where big science happens. �is 400-square-foot exhibition includes hands-on interactives that invite you to dive into the nano world and discover its real-world applications and implications. Bilingual.

KID CITYKids age �ve and under get to explore our working world in a safe learning environment. �e colorful, hands-on cityscape includes a Grocery Store, Fire Station, Factory, Power Plant and Li�le Learners Lab, plus an Infants Only Area. Bilingual.The Kid City exhibition is made possible through generous funding from the Target Corporation.

AGING FOR ALL AGES�is exhibition teaches about wellness and healthy lifestyle choices through fun and engaging interactive exhibits.

CELLULAR JOURNEYCheck out the exhibition that introduces you to human cell biology, the importance of stem cells and the potential impact of stem cells on medical research in the �elds of regenerative and personalized medicine.The Cellular Journey exhibition is made possible through generous funding from Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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NOVEMBER—Family Science Saturdays. �is month’s theme is Observational Science. Learn about stamp making and the avant-garde methods used by Surrealist artists. Activities free with paid admission. 1–3 PM in the Tinkering Studio.

Nov. 1: Papel Picado. Design and create your own paper banners for Dia De Los Muertos.

Nov. 8 & 22: Surrealist Methodologies. Create abstract art imagery like some of the great modern artists.

Nov. 15 & 29: Creating Stamps. Use your imagination to create three-dimensional stamps for printing.

NOVEMBER 3—Senior Monday Lecture: Dr. Philip Pryde on Alternative Energy: What the Media Reports Are Leaving Out. Join Phil Pryde, professor emeritus at San Diego State University, who specialized in environmental policy, as he speaks about the strong and weak points of various types of renewable energy. Following the lecture, catch a special screening of the IMAX �lm Forces of Nature. 10:30 AM lecture; noon theater show; seniors $8, adults $17.95.

NOVEMBER 6—Young Scientists Session 3: Winter Wonderland. Preschoolers ages 3–5 (and a parent) explore the scienti�c wonders of the world through experimentation, investigation and scienti�c questioning. Sessions run monthly, four weeks each. Limited to eight students per class. �ursday, Saturday or Sunday morning. 9 AM–10:30 AM. Members $75, nonmembers $85. Session 3 ends December 7.

NOVEMBER—Tinkerers’ Club. Join us on Saturday mornings to learn new skills and work on fun projects that you get to take home with you. Supplies are limited. Advance registration is recommended. Prices (per project): $12 members; $15 nonmembers. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Tinkering Studio.

Nov. 8 & 22—Paper Making. Tinkerers will create their very own recycled paper.

Nov. 15 & 29—Vegetable Prints. Explore the nature of vegetables and use them as a tool for printmaking.

NOVEMBER 8—Saturday Science Club for Girls: Five Courses of Science. Learn interesting facts about �anksgiving side dishes and explore how your organs digest a feast. Girls in grades 5–8. Noon–2 PM; members $12, nonmembers $14. Must pre-register by calling (619) 238-1233 x806.

NOVEMBER 9—Military Family Day. �e Fleet partners with the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)

FLEET EVENTSand the San Diego Military Family Collaborative to invite military families to enjoy the Fleet for free in celebration of our new traveling exhibition, Genome: Unlocking Life's Code. Military families who have registered for the event will receive free admission to the Fleet, and all visitors to the science center that day can enjoy complimentary hands-on activities and a military resources information fair amongst the interactive exhibits. 10 AM–6 PM.

NOVEMBER 10—Suds & Science—A�ack of the Viruses, From the Flue to Ebola. Is the �u shot really bene�cial? How worried should you be about Ebola? And how prepared are San Diego Hospitals to handle viruses like Ebola? Join Farhad Bryan Imam, MD, Ph. D, as he discusses the biology of viruses and their di�erent levels of contagiousness. �is event will help us sort out the facts from the media hype, understand treatment procedures and help us �nd out what we can do to prevent ourselves from ge�ing sick. Location: Ortega's, 141 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. 6:30–8 PM. Free.

NOVEMBER 15—Noah and Alexis Beery at the Fleet �e Fleet is excited to welcome Noah and Alexis Beery. �e twins are featured in the exhibition Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code. Diagnosed early in life with cerebral palsy, the twin’s conditions seemed to get worse as they got older and seemed to resemble cerebral palsy less and less every year. In 2009, the technology for genome sequencing became available for the twins and changed their lives. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear their story. 10:30 AM–2:30 PM.

NOVEMBER 22—Science Sleepover. Have you ever wanted to have your very own “Night at the Museum” adventure? �e Fleet’s Science Sleepover Night makes this possible! �is event is open to adults over the age of 18 and children ages 6–13. �is night of fun includes museum admission and exploration of our eight exhibit galleries, fun educational workshops, a scavenger hunt in the science center, and a light continental breakfast. Price: $55 per child, parent and/or guardian. Register by Wed., Nov. 12. For questions please call (619) 685-5761, visit www.rh�eet.org or email specialevents@rh�eet.org. Check-in between 6:15 PM–7:15 PM on 11/22. �e sleepover lasts until 8:30 AM on 11/23.

DID YOU KNOW? �e Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is a nonpro�t organization. Your support, through admission, membership and donations, allows us to achieve our mission to inspire lifelong learning by furthering the public understanding and enjoyment of science and technology. �ank you for supporting science learning in San Diego!

Show schedule is subject to change. Always check rhfleet.org or call (619) 238-1233 when planning your visit for the most up-to-date information. Listen in Spanish while the show plays in English. Ask for a complimentary headset at the Ticket Counter.

Hidden Universe takes audiences on an extraordinary journey deep into space. View the earliest galaxies, watch stars being born in vivid clouds of gas and dust, tour the surface of Mars and witness images of distant celestial structures, including stunning views of the Sun. (45 min.)

HIDDEN UNIVERSE

MON–THU: 1 & 4 FRI: 1, 4 & 6 SAT–SUN: 1 & 6

Please note: Nov. 15 & 16: 1, 4 & 6. Nov. 28: 1 only.

Encounter dangerous rapids, hippos and crocodiles, as well as the beauty of ancient cultures from Ethiopia to Egypt, as you travel the world’s longest river from source to sea. (2005) (48 min.)

MYSTERY OF THE NILE

MON–FRI: 12 & 3 FRI–SUN: 12

Please note: Nov. 15 & 16: 12 & 3. Nov. 28: 12 only.

Set sail on a breathtaking IMAX adventure to the lush tropical islands of remote West Papua, where life �ourishes above and below the sea. Join Jawi, a young island boy, as he leads a journey of discovery to this magical place that more than 2,000 species of sea life call home. Narrated by Academy Award® winner Cate Blanche�. (40 min.)

JOURNEY TO THE SOUTH PACIFIC

MON–FRI: 2 & 5 FRI–SUN: 11 & 2

Please note: Nov. 4, 15, 16, & 24-27: 11, 2 & 5. Nov. 28: 11 & 2.

Celestial Illusions. Is the full moon really bigger on the horizon? Are the stars in a constellation really close to each other? �is month in our live planetarium show we’ll explore celestial illusions, as well as explain how our digital system projects the illusion of the sky on the planetarium dome. A professional astronomer leads backyard stargazers through the universe. �e San Diego County Astronomy Association provides free telescope viewing outdoors on the Prado in Balboa Park, weather and operational requirements permi�ing.

THE SKY TONIGHT

Wednesday, Nov. 5: 7 & 8:15

Planetarium Show

�e World Champion of Magic, Jason Latimer, presents his one-of-a-kind show live in the Heiko� Giant Dome �eater. Latimer combines magic and science to create mind-blowing e�ects. Your jaw will drop as he shapes water, bends light, walks through solid objects, manipulates gravity-defying liquids and performs countless other illusions, all rooted in applied science. �is is a family-friendly show, but it is well beyond pulling rabbits out of hats!

PERCEPTION: See Beyond the Illusion

SAT–SUN: 3:30 & 4:30

Please note: Nov. 15, 16 & 23: Not showing. Additional shows Friday, Nov. 28: 3:30 & 4:30.

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*Kids under 3 are free, but must sit in the lower left section of the theater.

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