Hypersphaera chelonii

  

Hypersphaera chelonii

Rainbow-Colored Tortoise Shell Superball

This specimen is distinguished by its patterning that resembles the scutes and shell of the tortoise. It is opaque and has a textured, satin surface.

Classified by:

Finn, Josie, Maddie x 2, Jack

On December 29, 2014

Officially Adopted by Chief Sphaeralogist and I.S.S. Co-Founder, Henry J. Simonds

Scenes from BOUNCE! at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Hey Folks,

Here are some scenes from the exhibition.  Photos by Larry Rippel are from the opening celebration.  

The BOUNCE! Video was made by the folks at the CMP.

Enjoy!

 - The Founders

I.S.S. Co-Founder and Chief Sphaeralogist visits the KDKA Morning Show

The I.S.S. gets air time!  KDKA Morning show Video.  Henry J. Simonds and Bill Schlageter of the Children's Museum visit the set to discuss BOUNCE!

Some Great B-Roll of the exhibit!!

Best,

The Founders

Alexandra Oliver Review of BOUNCE! on Pittsburgh Articulate

Thanks Alexandra for another nice write up!  We always value your thoughtful insight.

Pittsburgh Articulate Review

Best,

The Founders

BOUNCE! - NEW PRESS - Tribune-Review and Kidsburgh

Hey Sphaeralogists,

BOUNCE! has been getting a lot of buzz in Pittsburgh.  Here are two more articles about the show and the partnership with the Children's Museum.  

Trib-Review Article

Kidsburgh Blog

There is even early discussion about the possibility of this traveling to other cities!  We here at the I.S.S. would love to be able to share this with folks across the country, so if you have ties to an of these org's, let us know.

Best,

The Founders

City Paper loves BOUNCE!

http://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/short-list-october-8-16/Content?oid=1782456

Thanks Bill O'Drisoll!

H

KDKA loves BOUNCE!

So pleased to share our first big on- air press for the show:

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/video/10676473-new-superball-exhibit-to-open/

Henry