Speaker: Dr. Samantha Lawler, University of Regina

Join us for our first in person AstroTours in two years! The event will feature a talk by Anna O'Grady about searching for strange stars! After the talk we will have a variety of demos and the opportunity to use telescopes on the roof of the McLennan Physical Laboratories. Our event will also highlight LGBTQ2S+ astronomers to honour pride month! Also, make sure to check out our merchandise shop on RedBubble! It features our regular, Earth Hour, and pride logos!

Summer is globular cluster season in Canada!

The best kind of trivia is astronomy trivia!

It's time for our first event of 2020! Black holes are everywhere in popular science and science fiction, but what do we really know about these ultra-dense objects? If you would like to know more, join ASX for our Star Talk on Wednesday, January 29, in Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories (LM), Room 161. Professor Chris Matzner will be illuminating the darkness surrounding black holes, by elaborating on the state of our understanding in 2020! The free, public lecture itself is from 7:00pm-8:00pm followed, weather permitting, by a free, public telescope viewing atop MP.

Explore the Universe - from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about the observatory, astronomy and space, telescopes, and the motions of the sky using powerful astronomy software and eye-catching visuals! Only one registration per household is required. Deadline to register for this program is Wednesday June 8, 2022 at 3:00pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.

Safely observe the Sun with us, from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the Sun!

Join us for The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's 2022 General Assembly! Hosted by The RASC National Office, the four-day event is jam-packed with exciting events and fun for the entire family. This year's General Assembly will be held from June 24th - 27th and will be a 100% virtual event. Zoom links to attend the event will be provided. Visit the GA 2022 website for more information! All are welcome!

We'll highlight the objects in the sky that were discovered or researched by Canadians and describe some southerly summer Messier objects!

The best kind of trivia is astronomy trivia!