Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 6:00pm to Sunday, October 21, 2018 - 7:00pm
On the weekend of October 19th - 21st 2018, developers, makers, engineers and entrepreneurs will take on NASA-designed challenges, creating solutions that range from silly to serious, fantastical to feasible.
Join Ian Wheelband of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for this engaging presentation, followed by a telescope viewing of the night sky (weather permitting).
Speaker's Night: History of the Hubble Space Telescope
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 -
7:30pm to 9:00pm
The Hubble Space Telescope was launched 28 years ago in 1990. After overcoming problems caused by a defective main mirror, Hubble has made discoveries that have revolutionized our view of the universe we live in.
Perimeter Institute: Jocelyn Bell Burnell: A special public lecture webcast
Thursday, October 25, 2018 -
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Jocelyn Bell Burnell, winner of the 2018 Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics, is an accomplished scientist and champion for women in physics.
Observational astronomers use telescopes that look at the furthest distances in the Universe to look back in time and trace the growth of structure in the cosmos.
This weekend tour introduces families to the wonders of astronomy through an indoor planetarium experience, craft activities for younger visitors and stargazing.
OSC Great Conversations: Learn Life Lessons from an Astronaut
Thursday, November 1, 2018 -
7:30pm to 9:00pm
Welcome back Dr. Dave Williams to talk about Defying Limits: Lessons from the Edge of the Universe — an inspirational, uplifting, and life-affirming memoir about passion, resilience and living to the fullest.
UofT AstroTour: Cosmic Rays: Astrophysics at Maximum Energies
Thursday, November 1, 2018 -
8:00pm to 10:30pm
Cosmic rays are the most energetic particles in the universe. Travelling at speeds mere fractions off from the speed of light, they accelerated in the remnants of dying stars and supermassive black holes.
Ryerson University: Beyond the Horizon: The Hadfield Experience
Friday, November 2, 2018 -
7:00pm to 10:00pm
For the first time ever, Ryerson University will be hosting the world-renowned astronaut, Chris Hadfield! “Beyond the Horizon: The Hadfield Experience” aims to inspire, motivate and guide you to becoming changemakers of society.
Dark Sky Star Party (first clear night: Monday, Tuesday or Thursday)
Monday, November 5, 2018 to Thursday, November 8, 2018
See the milky way and galaxies with the unaided eye. Point your telescope to find the many dim deep space objects that sprinkle the sky. Away from Toronto's light polution, there is so much to see.
Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
On Friday, November 9, at The Great Hall! It'll be another fun evening of pints, astronomy news, mind-expanding talks, games, prizes, and Dunlap merchandise for sale!
City Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)
Monday, November 12, 2018 to Thursday, November 15, 2018
Hover above the moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy.
In this profusely-illustrated, non-technical presentation, you will see the universe, as revealed by astronomy, is just as exciting as the universe of science fiction and video games - and it's real!
Kortright Centre: Astronomy Night - A Night with the Stars!
Thursday, November 22, 2018 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Enjoy and learn about the night sky through an engaging presentation delivered by an astronomer. Learn about history, mythology and how to identify star constellations overhead.
Kortright Centre: Astronomy Night - A Night with the Stars!
Friday, November 23, 2018 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Enjoy and learn about the night sky through an engaging presentation delivered by an astronomer. Learn about history, mythology and how to identify star constellations overhead.
RASC Mississauga: New Frontiers in Observational Cosmology
Friday, November 23, 2018 -
8:00pm to 10:00pm
Our most recent generation of cosmology experiments, such as the Planck satellite and observations of distant supernovae, have reduced all of cosmology to the very precise measurement of eight parameters.
OSC Great Conversations: Explore the Universe with Gravitational Waves
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 -
7:30pm to 9:00pm
Unpack the fabric of space-time with Dr. Rainer Weiss’ exploration of gravitational waves in the era of multi-messenger astronomy. This ground-breaking discovery earned Dr. Weiss the 2017 Nobel Prize for Physics, along with his work on LIGO.
Dark Sky Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)
Monday, December 3, 2018 to Thursday, December 6, 2018
See the milky way and galaxies with the unaided eye. Point your telescope to find the many dim deep space objects that sprinkle the sky. Away from Toronto's light polution, there is so much to see.
