{"id":3859,"date":"2011-11-30T10:01:49","date_gmt":"2011-11-30T15:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alcapones.com\/blog\/?p=3859"},"modified":"2011-11-30T10:02:17","modified_gmt":"2011-11-30T15:02:17","slug":"orlando-science-center-light-shows-bright-skies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alcapones.com\/blog\/orlando-science-center-light-shows-bright-skies-3859","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Science Center &#8211; Light Shows &#038; Bright Skies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There is a lot going on at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.osc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Orlando Science Center.<\/strong><\/a> As one of America\u2019s top hands-on science centers they are constantly providing interactive learning and discovery through hundreds of exhibits, programs and labs, giant screen films and planetarium shows. During the winter and holiday season, the Orlando Science Center revives its seasonal <strong>nighttime star-gazing sessions<\/strong> at its Crosby Observatory. They have also added <strong>holiday-themed laser-light show<\/strong> on the giant screen of the Dr. Phillips CineDome.<\/p>\n<p>The Crosby Observatory (the silver-dome atop the Orlando Science Center) houses <strong>Florida\u2019s largest refractor telescopes<\/strong> available to the public. On the <strong>first <\/strong>and<strong> third Saturday<\/strong> through Saturday, February 18\u00a0 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., visitors can witness the wonders of the night sky through their telescopes. Observe moons, planets and other astronomical special events during evening sky watches and deep sky objects such as galaxies, nebulas and more. Astronomy experts and volunteers are on hand to make sure you get the best view possible. In addition to the spectacular sky watching, you may also enjoy an unobstructed view of the <strong>downtown Orlando skyline.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The observatory\u2019s admission price is $7 for everyone (regular admission is usually $17 for adults, $12 kids). These tickets only provide access to the observatory (the rest of the Science Center is closed during skywatching hours \u2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.). Observatory is free for Science Center members.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>holiday-themed laser-light show<\/strong> is projected onto the giant screen of the Dr. Phillips CineDome, and will run daily through Jan. 8. Popular musical favorites such as <em>\u201cDance of the Sugar Plum Fairy\u201d<\/em> and Smashing Pumpkins\u2019 <em>\u201cChristmastime.\u201d<\/em> Other featured artists include Mariah Carey, Enya, Randy Travis, James Galway, Eurythmics, Burl Ives, Nat King Cole and more. Show times vary, but tend to run around 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.\u00a0 The holiday laser light show is included in regular Science Center admission which is $17 adult and $12 ages 3-11.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Orlando Science Center, go to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.osc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.osc.org<\/a> or call 407-514-2000. 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