Kerry-Ann will be talking about her journey in the intense hobby of astrophotography from 2007 up to 2015 and sharing some of the stories behind the many objects that were captured along with her more recent projects and goals.

It's time for another Astronomy on Tap T.O.! On Thursday, May 21st, astronomers from the University of Toronto will be back at the Tranzac Club for another fun evening of pints, mind-expanding talks, games and prizes. Plus, following all the talks and games, there'll be plenty of time and plenty of astronomers around to answer all your cosmic questions.

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm There are many misconceptions about our universe, and the most common one is also the simplest – its size. Our universe is much bigger than we imagine it to be, and only through visual aid (such as a planetarium) can one really grasp the true dimensions of it. This planetarium show will journey through the different scales of the universe, starting with familiar objects like the moon and the Earth, and ending with the furthest reaches of the observable universe.

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm The Universe is wondrous, with untold treasures to satisfy desires both large and small, but it is not for the timid. It is a wild place with devastating asteroids, deadly black holes, colliding galaxies, and exploding stars. Join us as we explore some of these magnificent and menacing phenomena. Your show will be approximately 50 minutes long. All of our shows are presented live and in person by University of Toronto astronomers. Plenty of time is allocated for questions from the audience.

Speaker: Lauren Hetherington In 1572, astronomers around the world saw a brilliant supernova which outshone every other star in the sky. It faded from view over the following two years and yet, today, we can still detect light from this ancient stellar explosion. How can this be? The answer lies in light echoes: light reflected by dust far from the initial explosion. Join us for the May AstroTour talk to discover what can we learn from these radiant echoes in space and how it is that they often look like they’re moving faster than the speed of light.

Amanda Peet, University of Toronto Four decades ago, Stephen Hawking posed a paradox about black holes and quantum theory that still challenges the imaginations of theoretical physicists today. One of the most promising approaches to resolving the "information paradox" (the notion that nothing, not even information itself, survives beyond a black hole's point-of-no-return event horizon) is string theory, a part of modern physics that has wiggled its way into the popular consciousness.

The visionary Oscar-winning writer and director of Gravity introduces Stanley Kubrick's science-fiction masterpiece.

Is our universe the only one? How do we prevent a zombie plague? Will biometrics eliminate privacy altogether? Will climate change put fish in hot water? Should we trust the machines? Join York University professors Matthew Johnson, Jane Heffernan, Demian Ifa, Sapna Sharma and Edward Jones-Imhotep in a conversation with CBC Radio’s The Current host Anna Maria Tremonti on five big questions for the next 50 years.

Westfield Heritage Village is having a Star Party and you won't want to miss it! Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society and McMaster University, this will be a unique opportunity to learn about the wonders of the night sky through a fun and interactive evening of exploration and discovery. Mark your calendar for Friday April 24.

Join the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers from 8:00 to 11:00pm for a view of the cosmos! Who can attend: EveryoneFee: FreeReservations: Not requiredOrganized by: Hamilton Amateur AstronomersLocation: Bayfront Park, Harbour Front Dr. at Bay St. N. in Hamilton http://www.amateurastronomy.org/club-events/