Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm In 1977 two small probes, Voyager 1 and 2, were launched from Earth with a mission to study the outer solar system. Both spacecraft visited Jupiter and Saturn, and Voyager 2 passed by Uranus and Neptune, returning images to Earth which allowed us to make surprising discoveries about these distant planets. Now these probes are entering interstellar space, making them the furthest man-made objects from the Earth!

Special Guest Speaker – Cathy McWatters You wanted fun? Don’t miss this! This will be a visual trip with your senses with an anaglyph presentation of the universe. 3D Glasses will be provided. Surprisingly NASA uses anaglyph to measure distances and height of mountains and other geological features on Mars and other planets. There are many astronomical images that give the illusion of being “in space” that have scientific value. Come and be amazed.

Prepare to be star struck as you master the basics of space exploration and begin your journey to the final frontier! Investigate human perspectives on the stars, from initial imaginings of ancient civilizations to cutting edge discoveries of modern astronomers. Your astronomical adventures in the Starlab mini-planetarium and our galleries will inspire your art projects and activities that are truly out-of-this world!

Over the last twenty years, we have discovered thousands of planets orbiting other stars. We are now in a position to analyse this population statistically, look for trends, and ask whether our Solar System is typical among the galaxy or whether it stands out as unique.

Speaker: Elliot Meyer For 25 years, the Hubble Space Telescope has been our primary eye on the Universe in space. Through it we have vastly expanded our understanding of the Cosmos and our place within it. Not only an amazing scientific instrument, HST has also become a popular science icon. As the successor of Hubble approaches its launch date let’s take a look at why we need telescopes in space, how HST was almost a colossal failure, and how its successor will reach even futher back to the view other worlds and infant galaxies.

Join York University's Faculty of Science for a talk given by Harvard University physicist and best-selling author Lisa Randall, followed by a panel discussion featuring York University physicists.

Potpourri meetings feature a series of short presentations on various astronomy and space topics given by members of the Mississauga Centre. The meeting is open to the public and is free.   Meeting LineupRandy Attwood - The USSR Space Exhibit at the Science Museum in London - Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space AgeJo VandenDool - Cepheid Variable StarsLeslie Strike - Astrophotography with a tripod

Recent searches have turned up thousands of planets orbiting other stars in our galaxy. What strange new worlds are out there and can some of them support life? With astronomer Dr. Matt Russo. Presented in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics.

Dr. John Percy delivers a fun introduction to astronomy as he "corrects" common misconceptions, from space aliens to black holes and the birth of the universe. No science or math background needed! Lots of time for Q&A. Presented in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics.

Enjoy and learn about the night sky through an engaging presentation delivered by an astronomer. Learn about history, mythology and how to identify star constellations overhead.