The Art of Cartography: Giant Floor Map Explores Canada From Space
Our current exhibit, The Art of Cartography, showcases historical maps and atlases offering remarkable views of Canada and the rest of the world from the 16th to the 19th century.
This Thursday, September 15, visitors to the Toronto Reference Library will also have a chance to explore a very different map of Canada — one that is truly out of this world!
A giant floor map will cover the library's Atrium, offering a view of Canada From Space! The map is comprised of images taken by Canada’s RADARSAT-2 and is the first of its kind.
Canada From Space Giant Floor Map was produced by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society with the support of the Canadian Space Agency and the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation. This resource gives Canadians the opportunity to explore the critical role of Earth observation satellites in our everyday lives.
On Thursday, educators with The Royal Canadian Geographical Society will be leading local classes of Grade 7 students through curriculum-linked activities. Students will learn first-hand how pollution and natural disasters impact our country, the importance of Canada’s Arctic ice, and the scientific phenomenon of the northern lights. They will get a chance to see Canada from the International Space Station, through the eyes of the Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield.
Please note: Registration for class visits is very limited. For more information please contact: ndawkins@torontopubliclibrary.ca
If you stop by the Reference Library on Thursday, be sure to stop by to check it out — it will be hard to miss!
The Art of Cartography is a free exhibit on display in the Toronto Reference Library's TD Gallery until October 16, 2016.
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