April 2015 at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
This tip sheet has been created specifically to provide members of the media with a summary of the key events
and activities taking place at TELUS World of Science – Edmonton (TWOSE) for the current month. To attend a
particular event, arrange a site visit or interview; please contact Christina Weichel at [email protected].
INDIANA JONESTM and the ADVENTURE OF ARCHAEOLOGY – FINAL DAYS!
This blockbuster exhibition closes on Monday, April 6 and leave TWOSE forever.
It’s engineering month at TWOSE! Here’s a breakdown of unique activities which provide the best story
angles and photo-opportunities for Edmonton media.
EASTER LONG WEEKEND ACTIVITIES – Friday, April 3 through Monday, April 6
• Egg Drop (Daily launches will take place hourly beginning at 1:00 p.m.) One of the
most anticipated events at TWOSE every year! Guests engineer their own egg
vehicles & then drop them from our second level mezzanine to see if they can land
safely to the ground.
• Pysanka Crafting (Daily from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Guest will learn the art &
science behind creating their own beautiful Ukrainian Easter Eggs.
• Easter Egg Challenges (Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Especially designed for
TWOSE’s littlest guests. They’ll work and play hard to complete various ‘eggstraordinary’ science challenges.
• Easter Egg Hunt (Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Another highly anticipated TWOSE tradition – let the scouring begin!
STOMP ROCKET CHALLENGE – Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TWOSE guests get to work building rockets out of 2 litre bottles. The challenge: build the
Stomp Rocket that goes further than any Stomp Rocket has gone before.
ROLLER COASTER CHALLENGE – Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We pose the ultimate challenge to TWOSE guests: design and build a rollercoaster.
‘EGG-STRONAUT’ CHALLENGE – Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26
Launches hourly beginning at 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Guests engineer their own egg vehicles & then drop them from our second level mezzanine
to see if they can land safely to the ground. Hint: this will get messy and some eggs may be
harmed.
About TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a world-class, broad-based science centre that inspires and motivates people to learn about and
contribute to science and technology. TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a leader in providing high quality, interactive programs and
exhibits that provide an avenue for both learning and entertainment, and which spark the imagination of people of all ages. The Edmonton
Space & Science Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates TELUS World of Science - Edmonton.
April 2015 at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE – Saturday, April 4
TWOSE’s Observatory will be open the morning of Saturday, April 4, (weather permitting) for guests to
view a total lunar eclipse. The total lunar eclipse will only be about 4½ minutes long but it will be an
incredible sight to see, especially through TWOSE’s various high quality telescopes.
Details for Edmonton are as follows:
• Partial Lunar Eclipse begins at 4:15 a.m.
• Total Lunar Eclipse begins at 5:58 a.m.
• Mid-eclipse is at 6:01 a.m.
• Total Lunar Eclipse ends at 6:02 a.m.
• Moonset will be at 6:56 a.m. (from Edmonton)
• Partial Lunar Eclipse will end at 7:44 a.m. (not visible from Edmonton)
This will mark the third total lunar eclipse, in a series of four visible across a two year period. This
phenomenon is called a “tetrad” and the eclipse can be seen from most of North America, South
America, Asia and Australia! The final total lunar eclipse of the tetrad will take place on Sept. 27, 2015!
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE 25th ANNIVERSARY
April 25, 1990 – the Hubble Space Telescope was released from the secured bay of the Discovery space
shuttle and cast into outer space where it would begin to document a rare glimpse of the cosmos. This
epic moment in history changed the face of space exploration and has allowed us to see the galaxy
though Hubble’s lens. Today, Hubble continues to provide views of cosmic wonders never before seen
and is at the forefront of many new discoveries.
To commemorate this incredible milestone, TWOSE has added special showtimes of the IMAX
masterpiece Hubble 3D:
• Thursday, April 23 at 1:15 P.M.
• Saturday, April 25 & Sunday April 26 at
Friday, April 24 at 2:00 P.M.
12:00 P.M. & 2:00 P.M.
INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY – Saturday, April 25
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Edmonton Centre will be at showing off their telescopes
and telling us all about the mysteries of our night sky.
DINOSAURS UNEARTHED – The Countdown is On!
Just over one-month before the dinosaurs invade TWOSE on Friday, May 15, when TWOSE feature
exhibition hall will be transformed into the world of millions of years ago. Through a mix of lighting,
sound and spectacular sets this production will have TWOSE guests come face-to-face with life-size (and
life-like) dinosaurs.
About TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a world-class, broad-based science centre that inspires and motivates people to learn about and
contribute to science and technology. TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a leader in providing high quality, interactive programs and
exhibits that provide an avenue for both learning and entertainment, and which spark the imagination of people of all ages. The Edmonton
Space & Science Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates TELUS World of Science - Edmonton.
April 2015 at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
Media Contact:
Christina Weichel
Coordinator, Marketing & Communications
[email protected] 780-452-9100
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About TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a world-class, broad-based science centre that inspires and motivates people to learn about and
contribute to science and technology. TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a leader in providing high quality, interactive programs and
exhibits that provide an avenue for both learning and entertainment, and which spark the imagination of people of all ages. The Edmonton
Space & Science Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates TELUS World of Science - Edmonton.