Skip to main content
2 February
19 January

UofT Planetarium: The Life and Death of Stars (SOLD OUT)

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:15pm The stars in the night sky seem unchanging and eternal, and have remained the same for the history of human civilization. However, over millions and billions of years, new stars are born, live out their long lives, and eventually die in a blaze of glory. In this show, we will be exploring the lives of stars by visiting stellar nurseries, supernova remnants and much more!
24 January

ASX Star Talk: Computer Vision on Mars

Modern computer vision technologies have been key to improving our understanding of the Red Planet over the past 15 years. Vision systems are deployed on-orbit (e.g., the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter), on the surface (e.g., the vision sensors on the rovers Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity), and have also been used for safe entry, descent, and landing of recent robotic platforms reaching the surface.
29 July

International Astronomical Youth Camp

The International Astronomical Youth Camp (IAYC) is a three-week-long summer camp in the UK aiming to promote knowledge of astronomy and related sciences in a unique international atmosphere. It is organised by an international team of students and young scientists, all members of IWA e.V. http://www.iayc.org/nextcamp/
6 February

Mississauga Central Library: Universal Misconceptions: From Basics to Big Bang

As part of the UTM Lecture Me! series, Prof. John Percy provides a profusely-illustrated, non-technical, light-hearted talk that gently corrects a variety of “heavenly errors,” from basic concepts to the birth of the universe. Lots of time for Q&A!
17 January

The Story Collider: Coming of Age

The Story Collider is returning to Toronto for another night of true, personal stories about science! This January, we'll present five stories about coming of age in science. Hosted by Vanessa Vakharia and Anthony Morgan. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show begins at 7 pm. Stories by:
12 January

Hamilton Amateur Astronomers: Astronomy 101 - A Beginners Guide

Welcome to the world of amateur astronomy! Join members of the HAA as they guide you through the first steps of this fascinating hobby, with a simple introduction to the types of telescopes to choose from, the parts and pieces, and how to use them. Then imagine stepping outside to look up at the night sky, and enjoy the second half of the talk with a guide to the types of celestial objects within your reach and how to get the most out of a new scope with realistic expectations of actually seeing the stars, planets and more.
10 January

McMaster Space Initiative: Science Slam

This is call to all poets with a love for science! The McMaster Space Initiative has been in the lab for months trying to get proportions right to bring you… THE SCIENCE SLAM. To all our science guys and gals, bring your poetry and your science on stage this month, and send your bars straight out of the solar system. Compete for a chance to win cool prizes and be crowned Science Slam Champion. There will be an OPEN MIC portion before the slam for students who would like to perform, but not compete.
15 December

UofT Planetarium: The Life and Death of Stars

Showtimes: 7:00pm and 8:15pm The stars in the night sky seem unchanging and eternal, and have remained the same for the history of human civilization. However, over millions and billions of years, new stars are born, live out their long lives, and eventually die in a blaze of glory. In this show, we will be exploring the lives of stars by visiting stellar nurseries, supernova remnants and much more!
7 March

Pape/Danforth Library: Misconceptions about the Universe: From Everyday Life to the Birth of the Universe

People have deeply-held misconceptions about the most basic of astronomical topics, such as the cause of the seasons. In this profusely-illustrated, non-technical presentation, we will gently "correct" these "heavenly errors," from everyday life, to exotic black holes, to the birth of the universe, to "fake news" about fringe topics. Simple demonstrations will be used where possible. Please call the Pape/Danforth Branch at 416-393-7727 for more information.