8
May
Indus Space: Science Rendezvous 2021 - Virtual Science Chase (ONLINE)
Join us for a virtual edition of Science Rendezvous 2021!
8
May
University of Guelph-Humber: Science Rendezvous 2021 - "Take Me To Space!" (ONLINE)
The University of Guelph-Humber (UofGH) is “over the moon” to host their 4th annual Science Rendezvous (SR) event.
11
May
RASC National Society: The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy - Galaxies in Plain Sight (ONLINE)
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.
11
May
iREx/CASCA/RASC: 2021 Helen Sawyer Hogg Prize Lecture (ONLINE)
From the Possibility to the Certainty of a Supermassive Black HoleProf. Andrea Ghez (UCLA), 2020 Nobel Prize for Physics Laureate
12
May
UTIAS STARS Lab: Mars Rover Navigation 101: How do rovers drive safely on Mars? (ONLINE)
In this live public talk, Olivier Lamarre will briefly cover how current rovers safely navigate autonomously on the surface of Mars and how teams of human operators help them remotely.
13
May
RASC National Society: The Moon At Noon - Q0 (ONLINE)
We have a whopping 19 targets to cover this session, so we will spend lots of time focusing on how to find them!
13
May
Friends of the DAO: Science Odyssey: Virtual Tour of Canada's Plaskett Telescope (ONLINE)
Take a guided tour of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, including the Plaskett telescope and Centre of the Universe located in Victoria, BC.
14
June
Native Skywatchers Educator & Community Summer 2021 Workshop: Indigenous STEM & Wellness - Turtle Island Skywatchers! (ONLINE)
Join us for an exciting, action-packed, two-day livestream event! Leaders at the forefront of Indigenous STEM and Indigenous Astronomy revitalization movements will share their work and perspectives. Topics include relationship to Sky and Earth, Elders’ perspectives, Indigenous education, wellness, community, colonization, youth, leadership, and the Summer night sky!
15
May
RASC National Society Workshop: Empathy, Positionality & Creating Inclusive Environments (ONLINE)
Having an inclusive community within RASC creates a culture where marginalized people can thrive.
15
June
Native Skywatchers Educator & Community Summer 2021 Workshop: Indigenous STEM & Wellness - Turtle Island Skywatchers! (ONLINE)
Join us for an exciting, action-packed, two-day livestream event! Leaders at the forefront of Indigenous STEM and Indigenous Astronomy revitalization movements will share their work and perspectives. Topics include relationship to Sky and Earth, Elders’ perspectives, Indigenous education, wellness, community, colonization, youth, leadership, and the Summer night sky!