Manitoba Museum Planetarium - Winnipeg MB
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PeterNoG
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This Planetarium is part of The Manitoba Museum and is located at 190 Rupert Avenue at Main Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Waymark Code: WM4ZKV
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Date Posted: 10/18/2008
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The planetarium opened in 1968 and the heart of the planetarium is a Zeiss Model Vs Star Projector. This precision opto-mechanical machine contains 154 projectors which work together to create an amazingly realistic night sky containing more than 9,000 stars, the Milky Way, the sun, moon and planets. 1968 cost was $125,000; replacement cost now would be $2 million.
There are also 200 auxiliary projector which help with the stunning visual effects.
In the past, Planetarium shows were pre-recorded programs which ran linearly, much like a movie. Now, the Planetarium astronomer delivers the show live, allowing for audience questions and fast updating with new astronomical news and discoveries.
Planetarium Address:
190 Rupert Avenue
Winnipeg, MB Canada
R3B 0N2
Planetarium Website: [Web Link]
Cost:
Planetarium Shows:
Adult $6.50
Youth $5.00
Student $5.00
Senior $5.00
Family $20.00
Hours of Operation:
Museum Hours:
TUESDAY - FRIDAY : 10am - 4pm
SATURDAY & SUNDAY : 11am - 5pm
Planetarium Showtimes:
SATURDAY & SUNDAY : 12:30 1:30 3:00 & 4:00
Weekday school planetarium shows are also available to the general public. Call (204) 956-2830 Monday to Friday, to verify dates and times.
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