Skip to main content
21 September

Fort York Library: Cosmology: Big Bang Theory

Ever wondered about Cosmology? This talk takes one through the Big Bang theory, the proof that is out there, and basically the past, present, and future of our Universe. Come hear an expert from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada talk about what cosmology means to you.
6 August

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.
28 September

Speaker's Night: New eyes on our origins: the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array

With 66 radio dishes operating as a single telescope located 5 km above sea level on the Chajnantor plateau in northern Chile, the ALMA observatory was designed to probe fundamental questions about our universe.
5 October

UofT: Helen Sawyer Hogg Distinguished Visitorship Public Lecture

Join Prof. Sheila Rowan—Director of the Institute for Gravitational Research in the School of Physics and Astronomy in the University of Glasgow—as she presents a free public lecture Gravitational Waves, a New Astronomy
8 October

OSC: A Weekend of Astronomical Adventures

Become a space traveller and embark on a unique experiential journey of the cosmos from the comfort of your own seat!
12 October

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.
2 November

Speaker's Night: Forecasting Ontario’s Weather

From tornadoes to snow squalls, from heat waves to freezing rain...Ontario experiences 4 full seasons of weather. Environment Canada meteorologist Geoff Coulson will discuss the various technologies available to the forecasters of the Ontario Storm Prediction Centre and the challenges that forecasting different types of weather can pose. The explosion of the Internet in recent years has also made a lot of weather information freely available. Geoff will also touch on some useful websites/apps that can allow the amateur meteorologist to stay one step ahead of the weather.
9 November

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.
15 November

RCIScience: 2016 Fleming Medal and Citation

Join RCIScience on Tuesday, November 15th for an evening celebrating excellence in science communication as they honour Ivan Semeniuk, with the 2016 Fleming Medal and Citation from the Royal Canadian Institute for Science. The award recognizes Ivan’s outstanding contributions to the public understanding of science.
23 November

Speaker's Night and Annual Meeting: Exoplanetary update: Proxima Centauri b

Paul Delaney will summarize the state of exoplanetary research and look at the likelihood of exploring the Proxima Centauri star system in the relatively near future.