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Dinosaurs Alive 3D

Friday, 9 May 2008

10:00AM

Our Place in Space * ScottishPower Planetarium

A colourful illustrated planetarium lecture held in the inspiring ambience of our ScottishPower Planetarium. You will not only learn about our solar system with its planets and moons, but also about our home galaxy and the neighbouring stars.

Priority given to school bookings

Star Hunters * The Egg

Learn about the phases of the Moon and the pattern of the constellation Orion. Education groups only.

Duration: 35 mins | Priority given to school bookings

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11:00AM

Rainforest Adventure: Bugs 3D * IMAX Cinema

Experience the world of an insect where you're wondering if you'll find a meal or be on the menu. Meet a fascinating array of creatures who live in the Borneo Rainforest and follow the life cycle of the stars of the show Hierodula, the mantis, and Papilio, the butterfly. These miniscule marvels are magnified to 250,000 times their normal size allowing you to access their fascinating ecosystem.

Duration: 45 mins | Priority given to school bookings

Our Place in Space * ScottishPower Planetarium

A colourful illustrated planetarium lecture held in the inspiring ambience of our ScottishPower Planetarium. You will not only learn about our solar system with its planets and moons, but also about our home galaxy and the neighbouring stars.

Priority given to school bookings

12:00PM

Eco Show * Science Show Theatre

We all use - and waste - a great deal of energy. Where does all the energy come from, and what might happen to our environment if we keep using too much? ACE: Energy in the Environment/Planet Earth

Duration: 40 mins | Priority given to school bookings

Star Hunters * The Egg

Learn about the phases of the Moon and the pattern of the constellation Orion. Education groups only.

Duration: 35 mins | Priority given to school bookings

More information about Star Hunters >

12:15PM

Alien Adventure 3D IMAX Cinema

Follow the 3D adventures of a group of confused Glagolith aliens as their leader guides them on a ROLLER COASTER tour of the Universe in search

Duration: 45 mins

1:00PM

Eco Show * Science Show Theatre

We all use - and waste - a great deal of energy. Where does all the energy come from, and what might happen to our environment if we keep using too much? ACE: Energy in the Environment/Planet Earth

Duration: 40 mins | Priority given to school bookings

Starry Stories * ScottishPower Planetarium

Under the twinkling sky of the ScottishPower Planetarium, let our astronomers tell you stories amongst the stars.

Duration: 20 mins | Priority given to school bookings

1:15PM

Dinosaurs Alive 3D IMAX Cinema

From the sand dunes of Mongolia’s Gobi Desert to the dramatic sandstone buttes of New Mexico, this film follows paleontologists as they explore some of the greatest dinosaur finds in history. Through the magic of scientifically accurate computer-generated animation, these creatures will come alive & in a big way!

Duration: 45 mins

2:00PM

Nina & the Neurons Trail floor 1

Collect your activity trail booklet from a Science Communicator and explore many of the exhibits featured in the hit Cbeebies show. When you're finished you'll receive your free neuron sticker!Remember you can download the booklet from our website to use at any time during your visit.

The Sky Tonight ScottishPower Planetarium

Live star show about the present night sky and naked-eye objects visitors can see for themselves from their backyards!

Duration: 30 mins

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2:15PM

Speed Racer 2D IMAX Cinema

From writer/directors the Wachowski brothers, creators of “The Matrix” trilogy, comes the live-action, high octane family adventure Speedracer. Feel Speed Racer’s adrenaline as this adventure comes hurtling into Scotland’s only IMAX cinema - the most immersive cinematic experience around. Speedracer features an all star cast including John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci and Emile Hirsch.

Duration: 130 mins

3:00PM

Cockroach Corner floor 1

Wow! Look at that! Or euewwww! Some of the comments you may hear when participating in "Cockroach Corner" at GSC. In Cockroach corner meet our Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches, cockroaches that live right up to their name by hissing whenever you touch one

Duration: 30 mins

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Stories Under the Stars ScottishPower Planetarium

The night sky is full of stars, and these stars tell many stories. Come and hear some of the legends and myths that fill the night sky

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3:30PM

Make Your Own Lungs floor 3

Discover the extra-ordinary workings of these gas-guzzling organs, find out how to look after them and make and take-away your own working model lung!

Duration: 30 mins

4:00PM

Hot Air Balloons floor 2

Build and launch your very own hot air balloon! Will yours make it all the way to the roof?

Duration: 30 mins

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4:45PM

Speed Racer 2D IMAX Cinema

From writer/directors the Wachowski brothers, creators of “The Matrix” trilogy, comes the live-action, high octane family adventure Speedracer. Feel Speed Racer’s adrenaline as this adventure comes hurtling into Scotland’s only IMAX cinema - the most immersive cinematic experience around. Speedracer features an all star cast including John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci and Emile Hirsch.

Duration: 130 mins

7:20PM

Speed Racer 2D IMAX Cinema

From writer/directors the Wachowski brothers, creators of “The Matrix” trilogy, comes the live-action, high octane family adventure Speedracer. Feel Speed Racer’s adrenaline as this adventure comes hurtling into Scotland’s only IMAX cinema - the most immersive cinematic experience around. Speedracer features an all star cast including John Goodman, Susan Sarandon, Christina Ricci and Emile Hirsch.

Duration: 130 mins

All performance times and shows may be subject to change.