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Lecture: Science and Scientists in the Twentieth Century

Alexandria, 15 November 2005— The Planetarium Science Center at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina organized a lecture by the Nobel Laureate Professor Walter Kohn, entitled “Science and Scientists in the Twentieth Century”, on 15 November 2005. The lecture sheds light on what can science and scientists ...

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Partial occultation of the sun viewed at the BA Plaza

Alexandria, 3 October 2005— The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) announces that the third of October will witness a partial occultation of the sun. The occultation will take place from 10:28 am till 1:33 pm. The PSC is inviting the BA visitors to witness this ...

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“Ring of Fire” screened at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Alexandria, 28 July 2005— The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina has begun the screening of one of the latest scientific movies entitled “Ring of Fire” using IMAX® technology. The movie demonstrates the immense natural force of the great circle of volcanoes and seismic ...

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Exploratorium’s summer program for children and youth

Alexandria, 3 July 2005— Children and youth are invited to join the exciting summer program at the Exploratorium of the Planetarium Science Center at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA). The program’s various workshops aim to encourage teamwork among the children where they learn that a great deal can ...

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Nobel Laureate lectures at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Alexandria, 14 June 2005— The Planetarium Science Center at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina is organizing a lecture by the 1973 Nobel Laureate in Physics, Professor Leo Esaki. The lecture is entitled "The Challenge in Frontiers between Science and Technology" and takes place on 19 June 2005. Leo Esaki ...

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