Speaker: Dr. JJ Kavelaars, University of Victoria

Join AstroTours in celebrating Earth Hour on March 26, starting at 6:00pm! This time, we will have three climate scientists sharing their expertise. After the talk, we will have a wide array of demos and a chance to enter our raffle!

Safely observe the Sun with us, from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the Sun!

We have talked about the Messier List before on Insider's Guide - but did you know that you can observe all 110 of those deep sky objects during a single night at a particular time of the year?

The best kind of trivia is astronomy trivia!

Panel Discussion on Inclusion and Allyship in STEM Panelists• Dr. Raychelle Burks, Professor, St. Edwards University, Texas• Dr. Allison Sekuler, Vice President, Research, Baycrest Health Sciences• Dr. Bryan Gaensler, Director of the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Toronto• Dr. Denise O. Green, Executive Vice President, Equity and Community Inclusion, Ryerson University

Explore the Universe - from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about the observatory, astronomy and space, telescopes, and the motions of the sky using powerful astronomy software and eye-catching visuals! Only one registration per household is required. Deadline to register for this program is Wednesday April 6, 2022 at 3:00pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.

Speaker: Dr. Chris Impey, Steward Observatory, University of Arizona  Life on Earth is found in surprising places: in high and arid deserts, on the sea floor near volcanic vents, and even deep within rock. The discovery of biological adaptation to extreme conditions makes it very likely that variations on biology will exist on moons and planets around many of the billions of Sun-like stars in the Milky Way. This talk addresses the issue of even more unusual forms of life, where the biological basis may be different or unrecognizable.

Safely observe the Sun with us, from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the Sun!

We'll review the cultures that have seen a lion in the stars of Leo, highlight the astrophysics and naming of its major stars, point out other interesting variable stars, double stars, and one referenced in Star Trek!