Explore the Universe with members of the Earthshine Astronomy and Space Science Organization and members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Large telescopes will be set up to give you amazing views of our Moon, the planets and more! Meet at the main parking lot and walk to the Chappell House Lawn. In case skies are not suitable for star-gazing on the scheduled date, the event will take place on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at the same time. Admission is free - all are welcome.

Explore the Universe with members of the Earthshine Astronomy and Space Science Organization and members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Large telescopes will be set up to give you amazing views of our Moon, the planets and more! Meet at the main parking lot and walk to the Chappell House Lawn. In case skies are not suitable for star-gazing on the scheduled date, the event will take place on Wednesday, October 1 at the same time. Admission is free - all are welcome.

Speaker: Dr Amy Shaw, York University

The stars of 2001 introduce this screening of Kubrick’s science-fiction masterpiece and share their memories of the film’s production. One of the most revered films of all time, Stanley Kubrick's science-fiction masterpiece about a doomed intergalactic mission is still "the ultimate trip."

Marshall McCall The Milky Way is the galaxy in which we live. Our very existence hinges upon events which have been going on for billions of years all across the Milky Way. In this richly illustrated presentation, the Milky Way and beyond will be discussed in order to show at an elemental level how we came to be. The culmination will be the creation of a galaxy before your very eyes and a discussion of its implications for understanding our history.

Robin Kingsburgh Modern telescopes reveal the ethereal glow of distant celestial objects, invoking a sense of awe and wonder. Glowing nebulae around stars display magnificent structures and colours. Closer to home, within our own atmosphere, similar forms and colours are seen the dance of the aurora or northern lights. We will examine the physics behind the colour and light from distant nebulae around both young and dying stars, as well as the glorious colour of the aurorae, our nearest celestial lightshows.

Join the OSC for a family-friendly, fright-filled night of stargazing and other spooky science activities. This year is all about combining Hollywood and Halloween to highlight the love of the scary movie. Take part in the making of atmospheric special effects. Create your own scary movie scene. Choose your favourite speaker as we continue our series of popular Science Slam competitions. Show off your outfit in a costume parade and don’t forget to look up to the sky with the help of RASC-Toronto Centre volunteers and their telescopes. Come rain or shine, if you dare.

Dr. John Percy, U of T Professor Emeritus, Astronomy and Astrophysics Join Dr. John Percy as he explores Toronto's rich astronomical heritage, from the 1830's until today. Discover astronomy's impact on our society and how its development intimately connects with the growth of our thriving city and country.

Dr. John Percy, U of T Professor Emeritus, Astronomy and Astrophysics Alien worlds, extraterrestrial life, the birth and death of stars, cosmic catastrophes, black holes, dark matter and dark energy: the real universe is more amazing than anything found in science fiction! Multipurpose RoomSteeles LibraryBamburgh Gardens Shopping Plaza C107-375 Bamburgh CircleToronto

Dr. Duy Cuong Nguyen, Postdoctoral Fellow, Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics The existence of other worlds like our own has fired the imagination of humankind for centuries. Join us as Dr. Duy Cuong Nguyen describes the exciting discovery of hundreds of exoplanets–planets beyond our Solar System–and talks about the search for another life-bearing planet like Earth. This Toronto Public Library Thought Exchange Talk is part of the Astronomy Adventures Around the World series. Everyone welcome. No registration required.