
Ontario Science Centre Planetarium - Toronto, Ontario
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N 43° 42.999 W 079° 20.313
17T E 633838 N 4841744
Located in the Ontario Science Centre at the intersection of Don Mills Road and St. Dennis Drive. The planetarium is located on level 4.
Waymark Code: WMTN7H
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 12/16/2016
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"The Ontario Science Centre delights, informs and challenges our communities, offering hands-on experiences and engagement with science of local, national and global relevance. The Science Centre has welcomed more than 49 million visitors since it opened in 1969, implementing an interactive approach adapted by science centres around the world. The Science Centre is the public centre for innovative thinking and the prime venue for public dialogue about science, technology and society. As a publicly assisted organization, the Science Centre relies on generous individuals, corporations and foundations who share a commitment to science and education for additional operating support."
"Exciting planetarium shows:
The Sky Tonight
Discover what’s visible in the sky tonight in this live planetarium demonstration. Take in the beauty of the night sky while our presenter points out constellations and other objects of interest. Learn about upcoming celestial events and take home a star chart that will help you stargaze from your own backyard.
Celestial Storms
Witness the power of a 400-year-old hurricane on Jupiter, the devilish dust storms on Mars and the wicked winds of Neptune as you learn about the wildest weather in our Solar System.
The Extreme Universe
Experience our Universe like never before. Journey through space to witness the explosive death of a star. Discover the destructive powers of black holes and learn how astronomers ‘see’ the invisible. Closer to home, witness the breathtaking beauty of a solar storm and learn about instruments that are pushing our ideas of the extreme to new limits.
Eyes On The Skies
This lively program introduces children to the nighttime sky through singing, connect-the-stars constellations and a journey to the Moon! For children under the age of 5." (
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