All our programs are based on the ontario science curriculum, use a student. Join us on may 11 as we celebrate international astronomy day with a funfilled dayand nightof exciting programs and experiences for. Ca, marc garneau launch revamped planetarium it world. Ontario science centre researcherprogrammer zoran gives visitors a peek behind the scenes of our digital planetarium system. Weve got plenty for you to see and do at the science centre.
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. The ontario science centre also holds torontos only operating public planetarium, since mclaughlin planetarium was closed in 1995. Astronomy in action brings the universe to you with a portable planetarium. Traditionally a planetarium is a specially designed building housed in a museum. 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. The ontario science centre, one of canadas most famous cultural attractions, has been. Learn about the universe at torontos only planetarium, and traverse the. Join us at the ontario science centre for a special solar observing event on the.
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Please check boards on levels 4 and 6 upon arrival. 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. A trip guide to ontario science centre, toronto, canada. The health and safety of our visitors, staff and community is our top priority. Planetarium at the ontario science centre kids in t. It features ontarios only imax dome theatre, the shoppers drug mart omnimax theatre and torontos only public planetarium. 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. We will continue to follow guidance from public health officials regarding when we are able to reopen and welcome visitors back to the centre. 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.