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The Planetarium Science Center is a department in the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt. It promotes the concept of science centers as an educational tool.The Sections of the PSCThe PlanetariumA planetarium may be defined as: A building housing, an instrument for projecting the position of celestial bodies onto a domed celling.An optical device for projecting images of celestial bodies and astronpmical phenomena onto the inner surface of a hemispherical dome. The Bibliotheca Alexandrina's Planetarium Shows: Solarmax (IMAX 40min.) Star Show (Live Show 45min.) Oasis in Space (Panorama 25 min.) Ring of fire (IMAX 40 min.) Human Body (IMAX 40 min.)ALEXPloratoriumIt is located next to the Planetarium, where visitors are able to interact with its exhibits which cover various scientific topics, with emphasis on Physics and Astronomy.Listen and DiscoverShort and simple scientific documentary films are displayed according to a predefined schedule. The Films are of a lively nature that attract audience and help them understand scientific issues in an appealing, simple yet interesting manner.Programs in the PSCHands-on WorkshopsWithin the mission and strategy adopted by the PSC. The History of Science Museum conducts a variety of workshops to facilitate and animate the information in the museum in a simple fun manner.Topics offered in the PSC workshops include: ChemistryVolcanoesDNAAgricultureFive SensesSoundGeneticsAirMagneticsDinosaursFirst AidColorsMechanicsGravityLightTime measurement