In this profusely-illustrated, non-technical presentation, you will see the universe, as revealed by astronomy, is just as exciting as the universe of science fiction and video games - and it's real! And you can see it, study it, and understand it! Presented by Dr. John Percy, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, in Astronomy & Astrophysics, and in Science Education.

In this profusely-illustrated, non-technical presentation, you will see the universe, as revealed by modern astronomy is just as exciting as the universe of science fiction and video games. And it's real! And you can see it and understand it! Lots of time for Q&A.

See the Milky Way and galaxies with the unaided eye. Point your telescope to find the many dim deep space objects that sprinkle the sky. Away from Toronto's light polution, there is so much to see. We observe from the Long Sault Conservation area, an hour outside of Toronto. We meet around dusk once a month in the parking lot for views only seen in dark sky conditions. We hold this event on the first clear night of our week-long window. Check our homepage for GO/NO-GO calls as this event is weather dependent.

Calling all kids raised by Bill Nye, David Attenborough and John Acorn! Introducing the KNOW SHOW: Toronto's only SCIENCE-themed comedy variety show. Join us at The Social Capital Theatre on January 22nd where we guarantee you'll learn a little and laugh a lot. Featuring science-based sketch, improv, and an interview with a REAL SCIENTIST. This show will feature the improvisational talents of:Simon McCamusRachel MansonGlenys MarshallAllan TurnerJames Chapman

Expect the UnexpectedExperience our brand new event series for the very first time at ROM After Dark: Lunar and explore the celestial world like never before.

Time travel has been a staple of science fiction for more than a century, from H.G. Wells’ novel The Time Machine to the Back to the Future trilogy to innumerable episodes of Star Trek.

Join us for a special space-filled event with Bob McDonald, host of CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks science program and former Ontario Science Centre Host.

Space Place Planetarium Canada invites you to a special evening featuring a presentation and book-signing by special guest, Bob McDonald, host of CBC’s Quirks & Quarks. All tickets include a copy of An Earthling's Guide to Outer Space, and support the Space Place Canada initiative, to bring a 21st Century public planetarium to Toronto.

Hover above the moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy. Our monthly City Star Party is the place to catch universe from within the city limits at Bayview Village Park. If you don't have a telescope then you will find many astronomers who would love to share a view. If you are thinking of buying a telescope, viewing with other people's equipment is the best way to make a good choice. If you have a telescope or binoculars, please bring it!

Science fiction and science both inspire wonder and awe, albeit in very different ways. At its best, science fiction asks profound questions about the human condition. In contrast, science asks – and often answers – even more profound questions about the very nature of matter, space, and time. Both science fiction and science fact explore the concept of journeying to other stars and finding life on other worlds. When it comes to interstellar travel, the truth may soon become stranger (and more amazing) than fiction.