The visible matter that we can touch and see makes up less than 5% of the Universe. The rest is made up of dark matter and dark energy, and is not yet well understood. What are these “dark” pieces of the Universe, how do we know that they exist, and what are they made out of anyway? Dr.

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!

Quench your thirst for astronomy! On Wednesday, August 3rd, at the Tranzac Club! It'll be another fun evening of pints, astronomy news, mind-expanding talks, games and prizes with astronomers from the University of Toronto. Plus, there's always plenty of time and plenty of astronomers around to answer all your cosmic questions.

Showtimes: 2:00pm (Arabic), 7:00pm (Arabic) Centuries before Galileo observed the moons of Jupiter, scientists in the Middle East were building the first cameras, developing the physics of light, and taking some of the first steps toward understanding the nature of the Universe. Explore the remarkable astronomical ideas and discoveries of the Islamic Golden Age and its impact on modern astronomy in this series of special planetarium shows presented live by a U of T astronomer.

Showtimes: 7:00pm (Arabic), 8:00pm (English) Centuries before Galileo observed the moons of Jupiter, scientists in the Middle East were building the first cameras, developing the physics of light, and taking some of the first steps toward understanding the nature of the Universe. Explore the remarkable astronomical ideas and discoveries of the Islamic Golden Age and its impact on modern astronomy in this series of special planetarium shows presented live by a U of T astronomer.

In January of 2016, astronomers presented evidence that a giant planet may be lurking far beyond Neptune, quietly waiting to be found. If it exists, ‘Planet 9’ would be the first solar system planet to be discovered in over 170 years, with all due respect to the fallen Pluto. In this talk, we’ll examine the case for Planet 9, learn about the latest efforts to detect it and figure out if it is going to kill us all. Hint: no.

Receive a detailed introduction to the basics of Astronomy through an indoor presentation. Learn your way around the night sky in an amazing portable planetarium. We'll venture out into the darkness for naked-eye viewing of constellations, more detailed observations with binoculars (provided) and viewing planets and deep-sky objects through telescopes of amateur astronomers. Presenter: Ryan Marciniak

For millennia, people (including our First Nations) have used the sky as a clock, calendar, and compass. Astronomy thus became deeply rooted in their spirituality, mythology, and culture.

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm Have you ever wondered whether we’re alone in the universe? We now know that there are billions and billions of other planets in the universe, including many that are similar to Earth. If we aren’t alone, then why aren’t we being visited by little green men? If there is no other intelligent life in the universe, why not? In this show, we’ll explore the possibilities for life elsewhere in the universe, from other planets in our own solar system, to planets orbiting other stars and beyond.

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm Have you ever wondered whether we’re alone in the universe? We now know that there are billions and billions of other planets in the universe, including many that are similar to Earth. If we aren’t alone, then why aren’t we being visited by little green men? If there is no other intelligent life in the universe, why not? In this show, we’ll explore the possibilities for life elsewhere in the universe, from other planets in our own solar system, to planets orbiting other stars and beyond.