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JANUARY 2015

SCHEDULE

Last Show is January 19Last Show is January 19

Featuring Tim Flannery &the Lunatic FringeFriday, January 16

Featuring Tim Flannery &the Lunatic FringeFriday, January 16

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

Open 10 AM to 6 PM through Jan. 4

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

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JOURNEY

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ILLUSION

PERCEPTIONPLAYGROUND

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BLOCKBUSTERS!

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ORIGINS IN SPACE

DON’T TRY THISAT HOME

Opens January 17

ILLUSION: Nothing Is As It SeemsLast Chance! Illusion ends January 19, 2015! 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 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 Monday, January 19, 2015. Bilingual.Sponsored by sss and by the Reuben H. Fleet Foundation Fund at the San Diego Foundation.

GENOME: Unlocking Life’s Code See it now! Genome ends on January 4, 2015!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

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME New live shows! Opening January 17, 2015 Science comes alive through exciting shows that feature experiments that can’t (and shouldn’t!) be done at home. Dazzling demonstrations will delight visitors, with multiple performances daily delving into science that’s messy, loud and shocking!

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. �e Tinkering Studio will temporarily close starting January 25. Look for it to expand into the Main Gallery, starting January 31.

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

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.

DID YOU KNOW? �e Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is a nonpro�t organization. Your support, through admission, membership

EXHIBIT GALLERIES

Coming January 17, 2015

DazzlingLive Science Shows!

JANUARY—Family Science Saturdays. Participate in hands-on activities that allow for minds of all ages to be creative and innovative. Activities free with paid admission. 1–3 PM in the Tinkering Studio. Dates are January 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31.

January 3: Explore Circuits! Learn the di�erence between closed and open circuits to make lights, spinning motors and more.January 10: Wind Energy and Pinwheels Tinkerers explore wind energy and mobility, and design their very own rocket or paper pinwheel. January 17: �e Science of StampsTinkerers design their very own stamp! Create three-dimensional stamps for two-dimensional printing. January 21: Explosive Art WorkUsing vinegar, baking soda and paint, Tinkerers will create supernova-inspired artwork. January 31: Light Painting Tinkerers will use motors, LEDs and ingenuity to create a device that paints with light!

JANUARY 5—Senior Monday Lecture: Phillip Blanco on Return to the Moon: Apollo’s Legacy. Amazingly, it has been 40 years since a human being walked on the Moon. Dr. Philip Blanco will revisit some of the highlights of the Apollo program with newly restored archival footage as well as survey current and future e�orts in lunar exploration. Following the lecture, catch a special screening of the IMAX �lm Hidden Universe. 10:30 AM lecture; noon theater show; seniors $8, adults $17.95.

JANUARY 5—�e Origin of the Universe and the Arrow of Time. Author, educator and theoretical physicist Sean Carroll will talk about the nature of time, the origin of entropy and how what happened before the Big Bang may be responsible for the arrow of time we observe today. �e event is free and open to the public but registration is required. Doors open at 6:30 PM. �e talk begins at 7 PM.

JANUARY 8—Young Scientists Session 4: �e Human Body 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. �ursday, Saturday or Sunday morning. 9 AM–10:30 AM. Members $75, nonmembers $85.

JANUARY—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

FLEET EVENTSrecommended. Prices (per project): $12 members; $15 nonmembers. 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. in the Tinkering Studio. Dates are January 10, 17, 24 & 31.

January 10 & 31: Soldering Skills Lab and Wind Energy Tinkerers will learn to solder, power a motor and create a super-fast, spinning turbine to take home!January 17 & 24: Science of SerigraphyIn this special two-class workshop, Tinkerers will explore the science of serigraphy—also known as screen printing—and make their very own eco-friendly screen prints. Workshop admission will be sold in a two-class block for January 17 and 21. Special rates apply.

JANUARY 10—Saturday Science Club for Girls: Forensic Detectives. Collect and analyze �ngerprints, hair samples and use chromatography to solve a mystery. Girls in grades 5–8 can join the Fleet on the second Saturday of each month to investigate exciting science topics. Noon–2 PM; members $12, nonmembers $14. Must pre-register by calling (619) 238-1233 ext. 806.

JANUARY 12—Suds & Science: �inking Positively: How the Brain Re�ects Happiness. Join Dr. Lisa T. Eyler, Associate Professor of the Department of Psychiatry at UCSD, as she discusses the components of happiness, what MRI scans of the brain reveal about happy people and why it is important to study people with positive psychological traits like optimism, resilience and empathy. Location: Callahan’s Pub & Brewery, 8111 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126. 6:30 to 8 PM.

JANUARY 16—Rock in the Park: Tim Flannery with the Lunatic Fringe. �e Fleet’s second annual live concert series kicks o� with Tim Flannery and the Lunatic Fringe! Concerts will be held in the �eater Lobby. Food available for purchase; beer, wine and cocktails available at the no-host bar; and the Fleet's 100+ hands-on exhibits will be open for exploration. Doors open at 7 PM for all shows. 21+ only; IDs will be checked at the door.

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: Jan. 1 & 2: 1 & 6. Jan. 16 & 17: 1 & 4. Jan. 19: 1 only. Jan. 24, 25 & 31: 1, 4 & 6.

Experience an inspiring story of love and dedication and the amazing bond between humans and animals in the IMAX® �lm BORN TO BE WILD. Narrated by Academy Award®-winner Morgan Freeman, this �lm follows the lives of orphaned orangutans and elephants, from birth to their rebirth into the wild. (2011) (40 min.)

BORN TO BE WILD

Daily: 12 & 3

Please note: Jan. 1–4, 10, 11, 18 & 19: 12 only. Jan. 5: 3 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 SAT–SUN: 11, 2 & 5

Please note: Jan. 1–4, 10, 11, 18 & 19: 11 & 2. Jan. 6: 11, 2 & 5. Wonders of the Deep Sky. �e entire sky is populated with objects too faint or far away to see with the unaided eye. �ese include star clusters, supernova remnants and galaxies outside our own. Join us to learn more about the wonders of the deep sky. 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, Jan. 7: 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! See it while you can! Last show is January 19.

PERCEPTION: See Beyond the Illusion

SAT–SUN: 3:30 & 4:30

Additional shows: Jan. 1, 2 & 19: 3:30 & 4:30. No shows Jan. 17, 24, 25 & 31

Live Show

January IMAX Films & Planetarium Shows in theEugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Dome Theater

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Adult (13+)Junior (3-12)*Senior (65+)

Adult (13+)Junior (3-12)*Senior (65+)

Adult (13+)Junior (3-12)*Senior (65+)

$17.95$14.95$15.95

$23.95$20.95$21.95

$28.95$25.95$26.95

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

The Fleet ExperienceIncludes: Illusion Exhibition (thru 1/19),

Genome (thru 1/4), Don’t Try This at Home (beginning 1/17), 1-IMAX Film, Blockbusters,

Nano, Aging, Kid City and many more Exhibits.

The Fleet Perception ExperienceSaturday, Sunday & holiday periods thru 1/19

Includes: Illusion Exhibition, Live Illusionist Show, Genome (thru 1/4), Don’t Try This at Home (beginning 1/17),

Blockbusters, Nano, Kid City and many more Exhibits.

The Full Fleet ExperienceSaturday, Sunday & holiday periods thru 1/19. Includes: Illusion

Exhibition, Live Illusionist Show, Don’t Try This at Home (beginning 1/17), 1-IMAX Film, Genome (thru 1/4),

Blockbusters, Nano, Aging, Kid City and many more Exhibits.