Join us for the AstroTours Keynote on September 1st! Mubdi Rahman, the Founder and Principal of Sidrat Research, will talk about Classical Islamic Astronomy.

The best kind of trivia is astronomy trivia!

Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to provide stellar views of the Moon, the planets and more. Astronomy Nights fill up fast, be sure to register to save your place for space! Important Information

Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for this four-night course, where you will be introduced to observing the night sky. After the course, you will be able to identify the brighter stars and constellations and have a basic understanding of the motion of the night sky. You'll have a chance to use binoculars and telescopes to observe the Moon, the Sun, planets, and whatever else you might find the the deep skies. Course Topics September 8 | Introduction to the Night Sky

Stars vary in brightness due to a number of different astrophysical processes. We'll cover the main types, share some examples to monitor in the summertime - with unaided eyes, binoculars, and any size of telescope.

This profusely-illustrated, non-technical talk will provide a gentle overview of astronomy by touching on a wide variety of common misconceptions.

Astronomer Margaret Ikape takes us on a journey through the universe starting with known and familiar things on the Earth and then building up the scale to things in the solar system, the galaxy, the group of galaxies and then the observable universe.

Spend the Fall Equinox with us by learning about the latest evidence in humanity's search for life in the universe. Scientists have a good understanding of the nature, origin, evolution, and diversity of life on earth. But is life "universal?" This non-technical, profusely-illustrated presentation will review the indirect evidence for life elsewhere in the universe, as well as the present and future methods for finding more direct evidence. Presented by John Percy, Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, University of Toronto.

Stars vary in brightness due to a number of different astrophysical processes. We'll cover the main types, share some examples to monitor with unaided eyes, binoculars, and any size of telescope.

The Origins Institute in partnership with the McMaster Alumni Association invite you to an online public lecture with Dr. Hari Kunduri, Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Tune in as Dr. Kunduri explains what exactly a black hole is, and how we have come to have a reasonable theoretical understanding of objects that cannot be seen or heard.