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31
October
DDO Halloween Astronomy Night (SOLD OUT)
Family Nights are a great introduction to the night sky for our younger guests. Look through telescopes, make some space crafts, visit the Skylab and find out what's really up there!
Family Nights require tickets to be purchased in advance. This program runs regardless of sky or weather conditions. If skies are clear you can check out the night sky through a variety of telescopes including the biggest optical telescope in Canada! The evening also includes a presentation in our special Skylab that offers great (virtual) night sky viewing.
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31
October
UofT Planetarium: Halloween Planetarium Show
Showtimes: 12:30pm and 2:00pm
**Please note that this show will geared towards children and costumes are encouraged!**
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30
October
RASC Mississauga: Dwarf Planet Revealed: New Horizons at Pluto
Paul Delaney, York University
The search for Pluto started in 1781 with the confirmed observation of Uranus.
It took until 1930 for an astronomer to find the "9th planet." Little did Clyde Tombaugh know the excitement his discovery would generate in the 21st century. However, the secrets of the last of the "classical planets" would not be revealed until the flyby of the New Horizons spacecraft in July 2015. This lecture will summarize the history of Pluto and the results sent back to date from New Horizons. The revelations are unexpected!
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30
October
UofT Planetarium: Halloween Planetarium Show
Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm
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29
October
UofT Planetarium: Halloween Planetarium Show
Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm
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28
October
Speaker's Night: Toronto's Astronomical Heritage
Dr. John R. Percy, Professor Emeritus, Astronomy & Astrophysics, University of Toronto
Toronto is now a world centre of astronomy research, education, and public outreach. How did it get that way? In this illustrated presentation, John will explore our rich astronomical heritage, from the 1830's to today, as well as astronomy's connections to other sciences, society, and culture. Based on a Heritage Toronto walking tour, developed for International Year of Astronomy 2009.
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28
October
Chris Hadfield: Generator
Chris Hadfield is back with something completely new: Generator. Blending the line between education and entertainment, Generator will bring together scientists, musicians, comedians and more to deliver an energetic evening of organized chaos. Some of the names you’ll know by heart, others you’ll come to love. Chris Hadfield’s Generator is exploration through the eyes of explorers. From the caverns of the mind to the endless universe, we’re here to celebrate the journey that is one step further.
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27
October
DDO Halloween Haunted House
Come scream under the stars at the David Dunlap Observatory
October 27, 28, 29, 30 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Who can attend: everyone including non-membersFee: $10 at the doorReservation not needed Location: David Dunlap Observatory (DDO)
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26
October
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24
October
DDO Family Night (SOLD OUT)
Family Nights are a great introduction to the night sky for our younger guests. Look through telescopes, make some space crafts, visit the Skylab and find out what's really up there!
Family Nights require tickets to be purchased in advance. This program runs regardless of sky or weather conditions. If skies are clear you can check out the night sky through a variety of telescopes including the biggest optical telescope in Canada! The evening also includes a presentation in our special Skylab that offers great (virtual) night sky viewing.
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22
October
ASX Star Talk: Thermonuclear Supernovae and the Quest to Understand Why White Dwarfs Explode
Prof. Marten van Kerkwijk
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22
October
Agincourt Library: Antimatter Isn't Just Science Fiction!
Dr. Wendy Taylor (York University Physics & Astronomy) talks about the science of antimatter. What is it? How is it made, trapped, studied and used. And what can it tell us about how the universe works?
The Science of Science Fiction series is presented in collaboration with York University's Faculty of Science.