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Science Centre marks 50^th anniversary of lunar landing from a Canadian perspective

TORONTO, July 16, 2019 /CNW/ - On July 20, the Ontario Science Centre celebrates the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing with activities for the whole family—from sunup to sundown—as part of its Summer of Space. From meeting experienced Canadian Space Agency astronaut Robert Thirsk to hearing Indigenous star stories to learning about Canada's contribution to the Moon landing, space enthusiasts of all ages can commemorate the 50^th anniversary of one of the greatest scientific achievements while making stellar memories of their own.

Program Highlights

On July 20, the Ontario Science Centre celebrates the historic Apollo 11 Moon landing with activities for the whole family—from sunup to sundown—as part of its Summer of Space. (CNW Group/Ontario Science Centre)

• Bilingual conversation between Canadian Space Agency astronauts Robert Thirsk and David Saint-Jacques, who joins live from Montreal via webcam
• World premiere of LANDER: From Avro to Apollo, a documentary about Canadian engineer Owen Maynard's vital contribution to the Apollo 11 mission
• Evening star party featuring guest speakers, telescope observing and lunar-themed activities

For the full line-up, including program times, please visit OntarioScienceCentre.ca/Apollo50. For the free Moon Shuttle schedule, including downtown stops, please visit OntarioScienceCentre.ca/MoonShuttle.

What:	50^th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing
Who:	Shelley Ayres, Co-director, LANDER: From Avro to Arrow
	Maurice Bitran, PhD, CEO and Chief Science Officer, Ontario Science Centre
	Wilfred Buck, Science Facilitator, Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre
	Mark Foerster, Co-director, LANDER: From Avro to Arrow
	Ross Maynard, son of Apollo 11 engineer Owen Maynard
	Robert Thirsk, MD, OC, OBC, former Canadian Space Agency astronaut
	Christine Tovee, MSC, aerospace engineer and Government of Canada's Space Advisory Board member
	Rachel Ward-Maxwell, PhD, Researcher-programmer, Astronomy and Space Sciences, Ontario Science Centre
When:	Saturday, July 20, 2019
	10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Where:	Ontario Science Centre
	770 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON
	*Please enter via main entrance.

SOURCE Ontario Science Centre

Media contacts: Anna Relyea, Director, Strategic Communications, 416-696-3273 | c: 416-668-1967, [email protected]; Andrea Mus, Media Relations Officer, 416-696-3191 | c: 416-895-5482, [email protected]; For interviews with Robert Thirsk, please contact the Canadian Space Agency at [email protected].

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