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More Than an Event: An Out of This World Experience!

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The Centre of the Universe – exclusively yours for the evening! Enjoy an elegant sit-down dinner in the star theatre, canapés under the Milky Way, or take in the best views of Victoria and the cosmos from our observation deck.

Observation DeckYour group will tour the constellations in our SunDome Planetarium, pick up a 50,000 year old meteorite, be entertained by the Asteroid Collision Blues, the Backpacker's Guide to the Universe or compete in a Deep Space Challenge.

Display

Capacity: Dinner, 60. Reception: 120.

Our 60-seat auditorium is fully equipped to meet any of your multimedia needs.

Veil Nebula

Work the controls of the Plaskett telescope in the historic Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. Meet an astronomer, perhaps a world-renowned asteroid hunter or our resident astronomical renaissance man. Weather permitting, explore the wonders of the night sky with one of our many telescopes. Staff will be on hand to guide you through the Universe. 

Interstellar Gas

For more information or to book your event, please call 250-363-8262.

 
Published: 2003-12-21
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