Astronomy in action brings the universe to you with a portable planetarium. General mailing address rasc, toronto centre co ontario science centre 770 don mills rd north york on m3c 1t3 canada. The ontario science centre, one of canadas most famous cultural attractions, has been offering engaging and thoughtprovoking experiences in science and technology for 50 years. All our programs are based on the ontario science curriculum, use a student. Join us at the ontario science centre for a special solar observing event on the. The ian potter southbank centre john wardle architects healthcare. It features ontarios only imax dome theatre, the shoppers drug mart omnimax theatre and torontos only public planetarium.
Traditionally a planetarium is a specially designed building housed in a museum. Weve got plenty for you to see and do at the science centre. The ontario science centre also holds torontos only operating public planetarium, since mclaughlin planetarium was closed in 1995. Discover the future of deep space exploration at the. This playlist features two series with ideas for incorporating playbased. The ontario science centre has welcomed more than 50 million visitors since it opened in 1969, implementing an interactive approach adopted by science centres around the world. A trip guide to ontario science centre, toronto, canada. Please check boards on levels 4 and 6 upon arrival. The ontario science centre, one of canadas most famous cultural attractions, has been creating engaging and thoughtprovoking experiences in science and technology for over 45 years. Planetarium at the ontario science centre kids in t. Twan program, a science journalist, and national geographic photographer taking. Stellarium is a planetarium software that shows exactly what you see when you look up at the stars.
Ca, marc garneau launch revamped planetarium it world. The ontario science centre is a science museum in toronto, ontario, canada, near the don. Learn about the universe at torontos only planetarium, and traverse the. The ontario planetarium is an innovative new way to bring worldclass space and science shows to you at your school, library, mall, seniors residence, resort, scoutingyouth group meeting, private event, or any other educational or edutaining event or institution throughout ontario. We will continue to follow guidance from public health officials regarding when we are able to reopen and welcome visitors back to the centre. Join us on may 11 as we celebrate international astronomy day with a funfilled dayand nightof exciting programs and experiences for. The ontario science centre, one of canadas most famous cultural attractions, has been. Discover the wonders of the galaxy in our space hall, home to torontos only public planetarium. With the support of the ministry of education, the ontario science centre has produced instructional videos for teachers.
Ontario science centre researcherprogrammer zoran gives visitors a peek behind the scenes of our digital planetarium system. The health and safety of our visitors, staff and community is our top priority. Visitors of all ages can explore more than 500 interactive experiences in our eight exhibit halls, take in live daily science demonstrations, and view films under. Astronomer tom vassos will present nasa footage, astronomy trivia. Two people stand in front of a projection of saturn in our planetarium.
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