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The Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium

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Stars of the Pharaohs



 

Travel to ancient Egypt to see how science was used to tell time, make a workable calendar, and align huge buildings. You'll learn about the connection the ancient Egyptians felt with the stars and various astronomical phenomena.  Evans & Sutherland's Digital Theater's production team spent a long time on location in Egypt taking photographs and measurements, to be able to bring you some of the most spectacular temples and tombs of the ancient world recreated in their original splendor.

Run Time: 36 minutes

Genre: Documentary

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Lamar Bruni Vergara Planetarium and Science Center
5201 University Boulevard, Lamar Bruni Vergara Science Center 373A, Laredo, TX 78041-1900
Phone: 956.326.3128 | Fax: 956.326.2459 | E-mail: planetarium@tamiu.edu

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