There's a space show happening right now at
SM San Pablo, and the little man and I were there the other day to check it out.
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| Yue at the Space Show! |
The event is actually called '
NCeries Space Science Roadshow', a mobile interactive educational event that features exhibits, interactive shows, and state-of-the-art equipment to bring space science to life.
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| Little man learning about meteorites. |
A complete resource provider for space technology and astronomy, the
NCeries is founded by former Senator Nikki Coseteng, who is now an educator and president of the Diliman Preparatory School.
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| Rocks from space! |
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| He just can't get enough of the meteorite/rock display. |
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| Astronomical binoculars. |
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| A fragment of the Allende meteorite. |
The space show features three major activities - the
Space Science Exhibit, which showcases a rare collection of authentic meteorites, state-of-the-art equipment, and photographs that highlight the solar system and space explorations; a
Film Showing, featuring documentaries on space science and astronomical breakthroughs; and the
Space Dome, a digital mobile planetarium that stimulates a 360-degree display of celestial objects in a unique digital environment.
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| The Space Dome. |
The
Space Dome can accommodate up to 120 people inside for its 30-minute interactive show. We paid Php100 each for the tickets to the Space Dome - that's Php50 off from the original price. All the other activities in the Space Show are free of charge.
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| Planetarium, here we come! |
In certain occasions, the
Space Show also offers solar viewing and stargazing sessions using high-powered telescopes. I reckon they do this during school visits, provided that the weather is good
(i.e. no rain, clear skies).
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| My little space explorer! |
My little man, who is an aspiring aerospace engineer (
that's what he wrote as his ambition in his yearbook), enjoyed the
Space Show a lot - from the rocks and instruments on display, to the planetarium and the interactive show. Seeing all these made him all the more interested in rocket ships and astronauts. I won't be surprised if he asks me to take buy him a telescope one of these days. Haha!
If you're in San Pablo or living nearby, do visit the
Space Show with your kids! They'll be at the SM City San Pablo Atrium until this Sunday (May 25) only!
NCeries Space Science Roadshow
Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City
(02) 215 7477
