Exterior of McLaughlin Planetarium resembles observatory with its domed roof

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Exterior of McLaughlin Planetarium resembles observatory with its domed roof

Date8/16/1968

Names

Darrell, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Exterior of McLaughlin Planetarium resembles observatory with its domed roof. But planetarium dome is really giant movie screen reflecting starry projections.

Subject

Architecture

Planetarium

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0110513F

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