10
March
Runnymede Library: The Hunt for Alien Worlds
Recent searches have turned up thousands of planets orbiting other stars in our galaxy. What strange new worlds are out there and can some of them support life? With astronomer Dr. Matt Russo.
Presented in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics.
24
February
Sony Centre: An Evening with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Join Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson for an evening of engaging conversation on science, exploration and the world as we know it.
16
February
Gerrard/Ashdale Library: Moon Watch Party
The winter sky presents some of the most spectacular sights available to sky-watchers. During this hands-on program, astronomers from the Dunlap Institute will present an overview of the night sky. Then we will move outdoors and look through the telescope. The moon will be in a quarter phase, so the mountains and craters should be visible.
Children & families are encouraged to participate. There will be lots of opportunities to ask questions.
3
February
High Park Library: Placing the Planets
Astronomer Christa Van Laerhoven describes how the planets in our solar system formed and migrated. Some of them started off very far from their current orbits.
Presented in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics.
29
January
Barbara Frum Library: Exploring the Universe
The universe is very large and all of it is very far away. Even the edge of the solar system is inexplicably far away. Learn how we have used telescopes and space missions to understand our solar system and universe beyond it. With Jielai Zhang. 3rd floor, Room B.
25
January
Annette Street Library: Could Life Exist on Other Worlds?
Using what we know about life on Earth as a starting point, Lauren Hetherington explains the way we will learn how life could exist elsewhere in the Universe, and how we can look for it.
Presented in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics.
3
June
Recreational Astronomy Night
Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects, or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with Astronomy. Talks start at 7:30 socializing starts at 7:00.
20
May
Recreational Astronomy Night
Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects, or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with Astronomy. Talks start at 7:30 socializing starts at 7:00.
22
April
Recreational Astronomy Night
Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects, or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with Astronomy. Talks start at 7:30 socializing starts at 7:00.
25
March
Recreational Astronomy Night
Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting at the Ontario Science Centre. This is where our members get to show their latest projects, or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with Astronomy. Talks start at 7:30 socializing starts at 7:00.