12
May
Nerd Nite Toronto: The ROM is Coming!
School's out for Summer! NNTO is thrilled to cap the season with guest speakers from the Royal Ontario Museum!
Trivia is based on the ROM's collections and we have some delightfully nerdy things for the raffle. You might also get some goodies on the way in.
Presentation 1 – “Asteroids: Friend or Foe?” by Dr. Kim Tait
6
May
UofT Planetarium: The Birth and Death of Stars
Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm
The stars in the night sky seem unchanging and eternal, and have remained the same for the history of human civilization. However, over millions and billions of years, new stars are born, live out their long lives, and eventually die in a blaze of glory. In this show, we will be exploring the lives of stars by visiting stellar nurseries, supernova remnants and much more!
If you have questions please contact planetarium@universe.utoronto.ca
9
May
York University: Mercury Transit
Join the York University Astronomical Observatory and the Astronomy Club at York University for the transit of Mercury!
Observatory telescopes will be in place at the Lion Stadium to guide spectators through the event! Transit starts at 7:10am and will end at 2:44pm. We will be hosting this event from 9:00am - 2:00pm. There will be solar glasses for everyone! See you there!
5
May
UofT AstroTour: Doing the Impossible: The Case for Investing in Space Exploration
Between 1969 and 1972, 12 men traveled over one million kilometers to walk on the surface of the Moon. Today, we couldn’t go back—over the last 40 years, astronauts have not ventured beyond a thin shell surrounding our planet. How is this possible? I will make a case for dreaming big and investing in space exploration, even in the face of our pressing problems closer to home.
24
June
RASC Mississauga: Two Galaxies to Rule Them All
George Conidis, PhD Candidate in Physics & Astronomy, York University
16
May
Brentwood Library: Exoplanets: The Weird and Wonderful
Astronomer Christa Van Laerhoven, will discuss planets that orbit stars other than our sun. Some of these planetary systems look very different from our own!
23
April
Hamilton Amateur Astronomers: Public Scope Clinic & Open House
This April 23rd the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers will be holding their public scope clinic and open house. Telescopes of all types will be set up, amateur astronomers will be available to answer questions, talk about equipment, observing and anything astronomy-related. The scope clinic is a great way to get introduced to astronomy, where to start, and learn about the hobby.
Bring your family and friends!
16
April
Hamilton Amateur Astronomers: Public Stargazing Night
Join the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers at T.B. McQuesten Park this April 16th for a public stargazing night. Telescopes will be set up and club members will be available to answer astro-questions. Public stargazing nights are a great way to look at the universe in a friendly environment; bring yourself, your family and friends!
Subject to weather conditions.
8
November
RASC Mississauga: Astronomy Evening at Riverwood
Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to give you amazing views of our Moon, the planets and more!
11
October
RASC Mississauga: Astronomy Evening at Riverwood
Come out and observe the universe at the Riverwood Conservancy! Join members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as they set up large telescopes to look at the Moon, planets and stars. Observing will take place on the green in front of Chappell House. The event starts at dusk is free and open to everyone.
Large telescopes will be set up and pointed at the Moon and the planets Mars and Saturn as well as other objects beyond our solar system.