Recreational Astronomy Night
* * * Note: this event is a GO for tonight. We considered canceling this event because of the weather but conditions seem ok. Safe travels to all. * * *
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.
• Chris Vaughan - The sky this month
• Ron Macnaughton - How Kepler did it
• Ed Treijs - The sky in 13,372 AD and other things to look forward to
You may also join a meeting of the Astronomy Club at York University immediately preceding ours (6:00-7:00pm, also in Petrie 317).
Professor Randy Lewis: Quantum Mechanics for Compact Stars
Often presented as the science of the very small, quantum mechanics might seem like a minor detail for astronomy. However, quantum mechanics is central to the existence of white dwarfs and neutron stars, and it plays a key role in understanding black holes. Let's use these 45 minutes to acquaint ourselves with quantum mechanics at a very introductory level (no prior experience required), but with a specific focus on its applications to compact stars.
Transit Directions to Keele Campus
Driving Directions to Keele Campus
Closest parking is in the Thompson Road Lot or Arboretum Lane Parking Garage.
Who can attend: everyone including non-members
Fee: free
Reservation not needed
Location: York University, Petrie Science and Engineering Building, Room 317, 4700 Keele St, Toronto, ON M3J 1P3