Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium
| Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium | |
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| Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan | |
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  Location of Rio Tinto Alcan Planterium in Montreal | |
| Established | 6 April 2013 |
| Location | 4801 Pierre-de-Coubertin Avenue, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°33′39″N 73°33′03″W / 45.5607°N 73.5507°WCoordinates: 45°33′39″N 73°33′03″W / 45.5607°N 73.5507°W |
| Type | Planetarium |
| Owner | Space for Life |
| Public transit access |
 Viau |
| Nearest car park | 3000 Viau Street |
| Website |
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The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium (French: Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan) is the successor to the Montreal Planetarium, and is located in the Espace pour la Vie, near the Olympic Stadium and the Biodome in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The new installation has two separate theatres as well as exhibits on space and astronomy. It officially opened April 2013.
The building, designed by Cardin + Ramirez et Associés, Architectes, aims to qualify as LEED Platinum.
External links
- Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium - official site