Pacific Science Center

Thanks to supporters like you, Pacific Science Center brought science to life for over 143,000 students this year with our Science on Wheels, Digital Discovery Workshop, and field trips. Together, we filled the past year with discovery and exploration for learners of all ages under the arches and across Washington state. 🎂 Support our mission for the next 62 years and beyond at give.pacsci.org/62

🌠 Just in time for Halloween, Comet Nishimura, also known as the "Halloween Comet," gave us one last eerie display as it broke apart after flying too close to the Sun. This cosmic event serves as a reminder of the incredible forces at play in our universe and just how delicate comets can be. The Sun's intense heat and gravitational pull were too much for Nishimura, leading to a spectacular breakup that scientists have been closely observing. Learn more in this #SeattleTimes article: https://bit.ly/4eaap5h #PacificScienceCenter #Halloween #Comet #Space #ScienceNews

#FlashbackFriday to Pacific Science Center's Trick-or-Treat and Science After Dark: Mad Science events, where science met spooky! 🧪🎃 Our guests and staff went all out with costumes from mini astronauts to creatures from the deep. Swipe through to see some of the best looks! #PacificScienceCenter #Halloween #Costumes #GuestSpotlight #StaffSpotlight #TrickorTreat #ScienceAfterDark #Events #ScienceRocks

📐 Two years ago, high school students Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson from Louisiana created a mathematical marvel: a trigonometric proof of the Pythagorean theorem. Now, they're back with 10 more! For over 2,000 years, mathematicians thought this ancient theorem couldn’t be proven with trigonometry, but these teens have made a breakthrough that could change how we understand mathematical equations! Check out how they did it and the impact it could have on math education: https://lnkd.in/gR25ZkSH #PacificScienceCenter #ScienceNews #Math #Breakthrough #PythagoreanTheorem #YoungScientists #ScienceRocks

Astronomers recently studied a #ZombieStar that survived a supernova explosion, creating a stunning dandelion-shaped remnant! ✨ This white dwarf, located in the nebula Pa 30, erupted around 1,000 years ago but didn’t fully disintegrate. The star remains incredibly hot, lashing out stellar winds at speeds of 36 million mph. Using advanced imaging, researchers have created a 3D model of the explosion, revealing filaments of debris that haven't slowed since the blast. This cosmic horror show fascinates scientists as they continue to explore its mysteries. 🔭 Learn more in this #Space article: https://lnkd.in/gB9_NTTj

Between Baleen - Now Open at Pacific Science Center Be transported into the mouth of a whale with our new art installation! Wander through dense ropes and cork buoys that mimic a whale’s baleen. This art installation was created from marine debris collected off the coast of Alaska—it’s a small percentage of the 45,000 lbs of marine debris collected during clean-up efforts in summer 2023. Designed by Olson Kundig with support and fabrication by Dowbuilt. Included in general admission. #PacificScienceCenter #BetweenBaleen #Art #STEAM #MarineLife #RecycledArt #Sustainability #ScienceRocks

Ever wondered why the leaves change color during the fall season? 🍁 Turn your next walk into a fun science lesson! The Seattle Times just highlighted our blog, where we dive into the amazing science behind those stunning fall colors. Check out the full article at https://lnkd.in/gJ9ixHPu #PacificScienceCenter #SeattleTimes #IntheNews #Autumn #FallLeaves #Nature #Explorers #Seattle #ScienceRocks

Meet the incredible team behind the exhibits at Pacific Science Center! 🛠️ From designing innovative new projects, like Brainy Bodies, to maintaining the interactive experiences we all love, they bring science to life for every visitor. Whether it's promoting sustainability, creating accessible designs, or inspiring future exhibit developers through the Exhibit Design Camp, this team is building more than exhibits—they're building community. Learn more about the team at https://lnkd.in/g8-RkYVq 🧠 And stay tuned for the Brainy Bodies exhibit opening this December! #PacificScienceCenter #MeettheTeam #Blog #Exhibits #ExhibitDevelopment #Sustainability #Community #STEM #BrainyBodies #ScienceRocks

🧛♂️ What if vampires lived among us? Join us on Wednesday, October 30 at 6 p.m. inside our PACCAR Theater for Science in the City: The Ethical Vampire, where we'll explore the science and ethics behind the classic myth of vampires. This discussion will be led by Kaitlyn Casimo, Ph.D., M.Ed. from the Allen Institute. From the biology of blood-feeding to moral dilemmas, this spooky and thought-provoking talk will have you questioning what it really means to be a “good” vampire. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gDPA2Tcz #PacificScienceCenter #ScienceInTheCity #EthicalVampire #PacSci #SpookyScience #Halloween #ScienceRocks

🚌 Explore Seattle’s public transportation with ease! Whether you’re hopping on a bus, the Link light rail, or the Monorail, public transit is a sustainable way to get to Pacific Science Center. Plan your route with King County Metro or Sound Transit, and don’t forget your ORCA card for seamless travel. Also, all youth aged 18 and younger can ride public transit in the Puget Sound region for FREE! Read our latest blog about navigating Seattle’s transit system: https://lnkd.in/gk9ZGPn4 📸 : Sound Transit