The quest for ever-clearer views of the sky has driven astronomers to put telescopes in some pretty remote places, from arid deserts to the mountain tops and even the middle of Antarctica. Professor Keith Vanderlinde talks about his work with the 10m South Pole Telescope and why he undertook an 11-month "winterover" working in Antarctica.

Science Literacy Week is an effort to showcase the excellence and diversity of science outreach institutions around the country. By joining forces in a one week blitz of activity, the goal is to highlight just how outstanding our scientists and science communicators are coast to coast.

Acclaimed SF author Robert J. Sawyer discusses the writer's life and craft.

Learn about Cosmology, the Big Bang theory, and the proof that is out there. Find out the past, present and future of our Universe.

Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TELUSCAPE observing pad. This is the area in front of the Science Centre's entrance. We use specialized telescopes that are safe to aim at the Sun. Check our home page on the Friday prior for go/no-go calls as this event is weather dependent.

Penumbral lunar eclipse

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.

Come out and observe the universe at the Riverwood Conservancy! Join members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as they set up large telescopes to look at the Moon, planets and stars.

Join John Gauvreau of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers as he takes us on a virtual tour of the universe.

Meet the Canadians behind NASA’s OSIRIS-REx sample return mission! Join the Canadian Space Agency and the Royal Ontario Museum for an evening with the scientists and engineers behind OSIRIS-REx as they return to Canada just days after the mission’s launch. Learn more about their quest to study the asteroid Bennu, and how Canada is involved. Moderated by Discovery Channel's Ziya Tong.

Hover above the moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy. Our monthly City Star Party is the place to catch universe from within the city limits at Bayview Village Park. If you don't have a telescope then you will find many astronomers who would love to share a view. If you are thinking of buying a telescope, viewing with other people's equipment is the best way to make a good choice. If you have a telescope or binoculars, please bring it!