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19 September

Runnymede Library: Planet 9 from Outer Space!?

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.
19 September

Runnymede Library: Science At The South Pole (CANCELLED)

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.
19 September

Science Literacy Week 2016

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.
17 September

Toronto Reference Library: Exchanging Notes: the interview with Robert J. Sawyer

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

York Woods Library: Cosmology and the Big Bang

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

Solar Observing (NO GO)

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.
16 September

Penumbral lunar eclipse

Penumbral lunar eclipse
14 September

Recreational Astronomy Night

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.
13 September

RASC Mississauga: Astronomy Evening at Riverwood

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.
13 September

Hamilton Amateur Astronomers: Gaze at the Stars

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

Royal Ontario Museum: Mission to Bennu

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.