Facilities
IMAX Theatre
A 275-seat theatre showing current educational movies shot in high resolution IMAX film reel. Telus World of Science features the original IMAX Theatre - the first one in western Canada. Images enhanced by a custom designed six-channel, multi-speaker sound system are projected onto a 13m x 19m screen. Admission to the IMAX theatre is not included with general admission.
Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre
The 250-seat large dome theatre that used to be used for laser show, and star shows. It was the largest one in Canada when the centre opened in 1984. In 2008 the Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre changed its projection system and educational content to a full dome immersive video experience. The Telus World of Science Edmonton was the first planetarium and science centre in Canada to showcase this new technology for domed theatres. Admission to shows in the Star Theatre is included in general admission.
Science Stage
The Syncrude Science Stage features a staff member demonstrating science, typically involving flammable gases, dry ice, or electricity. A child from the audience will often be called upon to assist the demonstrator with an activity. The demonstrations are included with general admission.
Amateur Radio Station
The amateur radio station opened during the summer of 1995 and is located between the Margaret Zeidler Star Theatre exit and the Chemistry Lab. Licensed amateur radio operators work within this area to share information about this hobby and the science behind amateur radio.
DOW Computer Lab
This computer lab opened in August 1995 and relocated to its new location in April 2001 beside the Telus Robotics Lab. The DOW Computer Lab has various electronic teaching tools available - the computerized white board and the latest in software - and a high speed internet connection to each workstation. However, the computer lab can still be rented for special events and is used during the summer months for computer camps.
Observatory
There is an observatory outdoors, separate from the main building. It is free of charge, but is only open if the weather permits, and closes if the temperature is below -15°C. It is equipped with seven telescopes, including a Meade 16" LX200, a 7-inch Starfire refractor, and three solar telescopes all provided by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (Edmonton Centre).
Cafe and Gift Shop
The cafe sells a selection of fast food and sandwiches and has a concession for the IMAX theatre that sells popcorn and other snacks. The cafe provides catering services for functions. The gift shop is near the main entrance in the lobby of the building. It contains various science related toys as well as telescopes and as astronomy-related products.
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