Join RCIScience at Mississauga Central Library this Science Literacy Week to explore the roles oceans play in our lives and take a look at ocean scenes from across the Solar System!
Forest Hill Library: Meet an Astronomer: A Fascinating Tour of the Universe
Saturday, September 21, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Join us on an amazing tour of space missions, robots and discoveries. Astronomer Tom Vassos will present NASA footage, astronomy trivia, a meteorite exhibit and much more!
Toronto Biennial of Art: Wigwam Chi-Chemung - Talk & Stargazing
Sunday, September 22, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
During the opening weekend of the Toronto Biennial of Art, an intimate conversation under the stars brings together artist, poet and educator Elder Duke Redbird and renowned astrophysicist Dr. Renée Hložek to discuss the human relationship to the cosmos from a multiplicity of perspectives.
ASX Observation Night: September Stargazing + Grad Student Q&A
Wednesday, September 25, 2019 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Calling all stargazers! ASX's first event of the school year is coming up on Wednesday, September 25th, at the very top of McLennan Physical Laboratories (MP).
Toronto Reference Library: Nature's Supercolliders: The Extreme Environments of Stellar Graveyards
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
We are all made of stardust. That dust comes from the debris left over after a massive star explodes. These environments are so extreme they are unlike anything we can find or duplicate on Earth.
UofT AstroTour: Keynote Lecture: The Milky Way in Motion
Thursday, September 26, 2019 - 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Our understanding of the motions of stars within our Milky Way and of the many small galaxies that orbit around it has changed dramatically over the past few years owing to new observational surveys and significant advancements in our understanding of galaxy structure.
RCIScience: Botanizing “Mars”: Learning about Earth while preparing for the Red Planet
Sunday, September 29, 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Researchers from around the world work out of the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah and the Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station on Devon Island, Nunavut, to prepare for human exploration of Mars.
Perimeter Institute: Surviving the Century: Sir Martin Rees public lecture webcast
Wednesday, October 2, 2019 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Advances in biotech, cyber-technology, robotics, and space exploration could, if applied wisely, allow a bright future – even for 10 billion people – by the end of this century.
Universe Discovery Project: How Did We Get Here? The Cosmos, Humanity and the Unknown
Thursday, October 10, 2019 - 4:30pm to 7:00pm
How did the universe originate and evolve? What can science tell us about the origin of life and biological evolution? And what are the chances of extraterrestrial life?
After five years at the helm, Randy Attwood has announced that he will step down as the Executive Director of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. To celebrate Randy’s tenure, we are hosting an open house on October 26th.
Kortright Centre: Astronomy Night - A Night with the Stars!
Friday, November 15, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Explore the night sky through an engaging and informative presentation delivered by an astronomer. Delve into the history and mythology of the heavens, and learn how to identify the constellations.
Kortright Centre: Astronomy Night - A Night with the Stars!
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Explore the night sky through an engaging and informative presentation delivered by an astronomer. Delve into the history and mythology of the heavens, and learn how to identify the constellations.
