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Egypt: Explore the Ancient Myths and Mysteries!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 EgyptTravel 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 Egyptians—drawings and symbols rich with information about a people that wanted to tell their story. Mysteries of Egypt transports you back 5,000 years—to the time when the pyramids were built—recreating 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 PharaohsWhat 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.
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