In Brief:

Title: Explore Space, Lasers and Responsibility in November at the RMSC

Location: 657 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607

Dates/Times: Saturdays in November. See below for times.

Admission: Free with regular Museum admission: $13 adults, $12 seniors and college students with ID, $11 children (3-18), free for children under 3 and RMSC members

Detailed Information: www.rmsc.org; Facebook; Twitter (@rocRMSC)

Explore Space, Lasers and Responsibility in November at the Rochester Museum & Science Center

ROCHESTER, NY—Visitors to the Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) discover the wonders of science and technology in a variety of fields during "Science Saturdays" throughout November. Attendees explore possibilities in space, the technology behind lasers, wonders of light, as well as learn about the responsibilities associated with owning a greyhound. Entire families and community members of all ages can experience the excitement of science through hands-on interaction and tips from the experts.

Details about November "Science Saturdays" are included below:

- SPACE ODYSSEY

Saturday, November 3: 12-4pm (Also on Sunday, November 4: 12–4pm)
Presented by: NASA Science and Technology on the Family Calendar, a continuing collaboration with RMSC, NASA and RIT

This program coincides with the twelfth anniversary of continuous occupation of the International Space Station. Future explorers will spend even more months and years away from Earth. Visitors explore frontiers in space through several interactive activities—How will we survive? What will we do in other worlds? Visit www.rmsc.org for details.

DOUBLE FEATURE

- MAKE A FAST FRIEND

Saturday November 10: 11am-3pm
Presented by: Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester
Visitors learn about the history of the Greyhound, how they train for racing, what their careers are like, and what great pets they make. Also, visitors have a chance to meet some retired racing hounds!

- LASER MAZE

Saturday November 10: 11am-4pm
Presented by UR SPIE Professional Society for Optics and Engineering
SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics. Join RMSC staff to learn how light transfers and encodes information. Visitors learn about the basic principles of light and laser technology.

"Science Saturdays" programs allow community members to dig their hands into science, meet local experts and discover science phenomena in a relaxed, conversational setting. "Science Saturdays" take place on selected Saturdays throughout the year and are sponsored by Time Warner Cable. "Science Saturdays" cover a wide range of science and technology fields and are designed for family members to experience together.

Programs are, unless otherwise specified, free with regular Museum admission: $13 adults, $12 seniors and college students with ID, $11 ages 3 to 18, free for children under 3 and RMSC members. For group reservations and rates, call (585)697-1942. Programs take place in the Museum unless otherwise specified. Check www.rmsc.org for updates.

Rochester Museum & Science Center (RMSC) receives major funding from Monroe County. RMSC includes a planetarium, nature center and science/regional history museum. The Rochester Museum & Science Center stimulates broad community interest and understanding of science and technology, and their impact—past, present, future—on our lives. For more information about RMSC, visit www.rmsc.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@rocRMSC).

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