Babak Tafreshi is the founder of The World at Night (TWAN) program, a science journalist, and National Geographic photographer taking images that merge art, culture, and science by bridging Earth & sky. His work reconnects people with the night sky and the values of natural nights. For his global contribution in this field he received the 2009 Lennart Nilsson Award, the world’s most recognized award for scientific photography at the time. @babaktafreshi | babaktafreshi.com

The recent discovery of gravitational waves marks the dawn of a new field of astronomy and provides new opportunities to study several elusive systems in the Cosmos. Compact binaries, made up of pairs of stellar remnants, are difficult to observe with traditional astronomical observations, but they are the most prolific source of gravitational waves. In this talk, Dr. Katie Breivik will give an overview of gravitational-wave astronomy and the exciting astrophysics we have uncovered from the 11 gravitational-wave detections to date.

Celebrate International Astronomy Day at the Ontario Science Centre!

Let’s Celebrate International Astronomy Day!

We are a go for Friday. Please remember to dress warmly. Note also that the sky may be cloudy to start with but should clear around 9:00pm.

Join RCIScience at Mississauga Central Library this Science Literacy Week to explore the roles oceans play in our lives and take a look at ocean scenes from across the Solar System! Local and national exhibitors will be sharing their expertise on a variety of topics with hands-on science demonstrations. Learn more about oceans, climate change, and what action your community is taking to help! All ages welcome (under 5 with caregiver).

In 2017 we introduced Soapbox Science to North America and we couldn’t be more excited for this year’s Toronto event! Our organizing team is preparing for another fabulous day in September at Toronto’s Word on the Street Festival. What better way to promote science in the streets than at a literacy street festival?

During the opening weekend of the Toronto Biennial of Art, an intimate conversation under the stars brings together artist, poet and educator Elder Duke Redbird and renowned astrophysicist Dr. Renée Hložek to discuss the human relationship to the cosmos from a multiplicity of perspectives.

Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to provide amazing views of the Moon, the planets and more! Raindate is set for Wednesday August 7.

Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to provide amazing views of the Moon, the planets and more! Raindate is set for Wednesday July 10.