Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, Science education center in Montreal Olympic Park, Canada
The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium is a science center in Montreal Olympic Park featuring two immersive theater spaces called Chaos and Milky Way. These halls present astronomical shows and space exploration programs on large screens.
The planetarium opened in 2013 as a replacement for the former Dow Planetarium, which served Montreal from 1966 to 2011. The new facility brought updated technology and expanded educational reach to the city.
The planetarium is part of Space for Life, a network bringing together institutions focused on natural sciences and environmental learning. It connects astronomical knowledge with local awareness about nature and ecology.
Visitors can reach the planetarium easily by metro at Viau station or use parking near 3000 Viau Street beside Olympic Stadium. Both options provide straightforward access to the building and its entrances.
A team from the planetarium captured 179,000 images of northern lights in Yellowknife to create detailed aurora borealis presentations. This extensive image collection allows visitors to experience the phenomenon in remarkable quality.
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