Speaker: Mary Beth Laychak, Director of Strategic Communications, CFHT The Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope is a forty year old facility on the summit of Maunakea and consistently ranks among the world’s most astronomically productive. Mary Beth Laychak, director of strategic communications at the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope shares the science, instrument suite and staff of the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. She will discuss how those pieces work together to create the magic that is CFHT.

Join us, from the comfort of your home! This program provides an illustrated one-hour presentation and discussion about what exciting celestial events to look for each season. The events and phenomena will be explained using simple language, with recommendations about how best to observe and photograph them. All participating family members must be registered. Deadline to register for this program is Friday March 26, 2021 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.

Join us, from the comfort of your home! Let us help you explore and understand the night sky! A DDO Astronomer will provide accurate and detailed answers to your astronomy and space-related questions in simple language using pictures, illustrations and sophisticated computer simulations during these live video meetings. Deadline to register for this program is Friday March 26, 2021 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.

In a special live webcast on May 6 at 7 pm ET, theoretical cosmologist and science communicator Katie Mack — known to her many Twitter followers as @astrokatie — will answer questions about her favourite subject: the end of the universe.

A brief history of some of the important women actively involved in the advancement of amateur and professional astronomy and astrophysics in Canada over the last century.

The Origins Institute at McMaster University invites you to their e-colloquia lecture series with upcoming speaker, Dr. Nathalie A. Cabrol, Director, SETI Institute Carl Sagan Center for Research. As an astrobiologist, a planetary scientist, and an explorer, Dr. Cabrol will discuss how recent discoveries of exoplanets, the study of terrestrial extreme environments, and, potentially, emerging new interdisciplinary theories impact the concept of habitability, and in turn our views on the origin, nature, and search for life.

Join us online to learn basic astronomy that you can do on your own from your backyard! We'll be hosting introductory astronomy courses every other Tuesday at 3:30pm EDT. They'll give you the tools to learn astronomy on your own at home, along with some observing goals to try. All you need is your computer! A pair of binoculars will help, but are not necessary.

We're back with our next online observing program! This time we'll be bringing you the Explore the Moon Observing Program. Anyone can join as we dive into craters and climb mountain ranges on our nearest neighbour. Stay tuned for more details, and keep an eye on this page for all the information you need about this program!

We bring science to you - wherever you are! Get your computer, your favourite drink, and join us for the show. 54 amazing scientists from across the globe can't wait to share their passion with you - and it's free! This year's edition also includes family-friendly events, with talks adapted for a younger audience. Grab a pint (of milk), and come do some science!

Attention savvy space fans! It’s time to show off how smart you are. On Tuesday, April 6, the Dunlap Institute will host Astro Trivia Night - live and online! Win cool prizes and learn fun facts from our all-star astronomers. It all begins at 7pm ET. The link to join will be posted here, soon. Can't wait to see you there! (Please Note: While we welcome anyone to participate in Astro Trivia Night, we can only ship prizes within Canada - excluding Quebec).