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Their extensive live and naturalized collections, their educational capacities and their scientific research all contribute to the unique character of our museums.
Meteorite falls are extremely rare. When one happens, looking for these celestial stones on the ground is very difficult. It was with the aim of...Read more
Passionate about young stars and exoplanets, Dr. Jonathan Gagné, astrophysicist and scientific adviser at the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan, probes the...Read more
Just what is a black hole? Why is Pluto no longer a planet? Is there life elsewhere in the Universe? These are questions that come up regularly when...Read more
The Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan possesses the largest collection of meteorites in Québec and one of the most important in Canada. Begun in a very...Read more
A monumental sundial has been installed in front of the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan since last fall. Regulars Planetarium regulars will recognize it...Read more