9
June
Hamilton Amateur Astronomers: The Top 10 Most Influential People in Space History
Join Kevin Salwach as he counts down his list of the 10 Most Influential People in space history – the scientists, engineers, politicians, and of course the astronauts themselves, whose efforts have resulted in the success of humanity’s journey from home to explore the cosmos.
11
June
AstroNuts: Sixth Annual "What's Up in Space?" Camp & STEM Contest
It's AstroNuts' annual kids' space club fundraiser!
17
May
S. Walter Stewart Library: Pseudoscience and the Paranormal
Though we live in the most technologically advanced society in history, belief in pseudoscience and the paranormal has never been more popular. In this talk, Michael De Robertis, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at York University, will describe what is meant by "pseudoscience" and the "paranormal" using a number of examples - from astrology to UFOs, from the Bermuda Triangle to telekinesis - and why there is little credible evidence for their support.
3
June
Solar System Social: Asteroids, Beer & Meteorites
Solar System Social is a space-themed speaker series that brings exciting ideas and research from the field of planetary science to the general public in form of short, informative, and interesting talks that last about 15 minutes each. This event focuses on asteroids and meteorites.
13
May
SciCommTO: Science Slam for Science Rendezvous After Dark
Come out and join us for an evening of laughs and science! Hear science enthusiasts to talk about their passion for science in a unique way. A song, stand-up, comedy skit, spoken word; The possibilities are endless!
MC/Compere – Elliann Fairbairn, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (@ElliannFairbair)
Liona Davies, Ontario Science Centre
10
June
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre: Astronomy Night Hike
Take a look through a telescope and learn about the stars and galaxies that are high above.
26
May
RASC Mississauga: Exoplanetary Update: Proxima Centauri b
Speaker: Professor Paul Delaney, York University
15
June
Thorncliffe Library: Grand Discovery of Gravitational Waves
Join us to learn about the grand discovery of gravitational waves, whose existence was first predicted by Albert Einstein a hundred years ago. Learn what gravitational waves are, the journey scientists have taken in order to detect them, and the impact this discovery has on physics and astronomy.
26
May
UofT Planetarium: The Life and Death of Stars
Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm and 9:00pm
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!
19
May
UofT Planetarium: The Life and Death of Stars
Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm and 9:00pm
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!