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How big can a star get? Why would a star only pretend to explode? Can you hide one star inside another?

Come ask our diverse panel of five PhD students any of your burning questions about the current (and future) search for extraterrestrial life! This event will be run as a guided discussion, with a host/moderator posing a variety of general questions to the panel, however you (the audience) are encouraged to bring your own questions! Some of the topics that will be covered are:  - Current search efforts and how they are performed (ie.

People have deeply-held misconceptions about the most basic of astronomical topics, such as the cause of the seasons. In this profusely-illustrated, non-technical presentation, we will gently "correct" these "heavenly errors," from everyday life, to exotic black holes, to the birth of the universe, to "fake news" about fringe topics. Simple demonstrations will be used where possible. Please call the Pape/Danforth Branch at 416-393-7727 for more information.

Join the Canada Council for the Arts for this special anniversary event featuring acclaimed winners of the Killam Prize. In an insightful panel discussion, three of Canada’s leading researchers will address the importance of creativity and imagination in the field of research, and the societal impact of their work in today’s world. The event is moderated by Paul Kennedy, Host of CBC Radio Ideas. Panelists:

What is the sound of a twinkling star? Can planets keep a beat? How loud was the big bang?

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:15pm

A central question for humanity has long been “are we alone, and what is our place in the universe?” This fundamentally human question has motivated much of astronomy. The recent discovery of a plethora of exoplanets has raised the tantalizing possibility that we might start to answer that question. Searching for alien communications and chemical signatures of life represent two approaches to answering that question–but a third option also exists.

Learn how planetary scientists explore other planets here on Earth, through comparative planetology and meteoritics, and how we are preparing for future space missions by conducting terrestrial analogue missions.

Join scientists from McMaster University’s Physics and Astronomy Department for an entertaining night filled with scientific discussion, trivia, and beer. At Science on Tap, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with researchers in various scientific fields as they present some of science’s most intriguing phenomena. There will be plenty of time to ask questions while the scientists are on stage, or afterwards over cold pints. Come try this educational twist on a night out at the pub. Admission is FREE!

Ever looked at the night sky and wondered, is that a star or a planet? Why are there so few stars over Mississauga? How far is the nearest star, or what is the nearest star to us? Join us as we explore the various classification types of stars, and learn how stars form or evolve. We also look at how hot or cold can stars get and more!

Meet one of Québec's most celebrated science communicators, Dr. Pierre Chastenay. The Royal Canadian Institute for Science recognizes Dr. Chastenay’s outstanding contributions to the public understanding of science with the 2017 Fleming Medal. The medal presentation is followed by a talk given by Dr. Chastenay about the work he does and what drives him to do it. This talk explores the importance of teaching science properly and making science accessible to everyone.