Kipp Cannon is a Senior Research Associate at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics. His research is in the field of gravitational wave astronomy, which is the use of minute warps in space and time to learn about the collisions of black holes and other compact objects deep in the universe. He is a member of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration and is the Principle Investigator for the Canadian effort in this project.

Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TelusScape 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.

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm Gravity binds the universe together. From the hundreds of billions of stars dancing around our Milky Way galaxy, to the moons orbiting Jupiter, to satellites that circle overhead, gravity is present everywhere and shapes our existence. Join us for an evening exploring this wondrous force of nature. Your show will be approximately 50 minutes long. All of our shows are presented live and in person by University of Toronto astronomers. Plenty of time is allocated for questions from the audience.

Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Large telescopes will be set up to give you amazing views of our Moon, the planets and more! Meet at the Chappell House Lawn. In case skies are not suitable for star-gazing on the scheduled date, the event will take place on Wednesday, April 29 at the same time.

Join the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers from 8:00 to 11:00pm for a view of the cosmos! Who can attend: EveryoneFee: FreeReservations: Not requiredOrganized by: Hamilton Amateur AstronomersLocation: Bayfront Park, Harbour Front Dr. at Bay St. N. in Hamilton http://www.amateurastronomy.org/club-events/

Join us for tips to improve your astrophotography.

See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astronomy_Day

Speaker: Phil Mozel, Mississauga Centre RASC The last two years have seen numerous celebrations to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Many battles took place very close to the venue of Mississauga Centre meetings. Of possible interest to amateur astronomers is the state of astronomical knowledge at this time when war raged not only across parts of Canada and the United States but in Napoleonic Europe as well. As an amateur historian, Phil will also reveal, through his alter ego, his special connection to this period.

Westfield Heritage Village is having a Star Party and you won't want to miss it! Presented in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society and McMaster University, this will be a unique opportunity to learn about the wonders of the night sky through a fun and interactive evening of exploration and discovery. Mark your calendar for Friday April 24.

Witness Earth like never before. Through telescopic lenses positioned in deep space that are trained on the peaks of the Himalayas, the African savannas, the hyper-paced streets of Tokyo and the vastness of the cosmos themselves, this visually astonishing portrait of our planet is designed to humble the viewer. In an effort to grasp not only the fragility and beauty of this world, but the near-incalculable breadth of our impact on it, Planetary intellectually challenges us to reconsider our relationship with our home.

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.

In November 2014, the world witnessed the first time man landed a spacecraft on a comet. How did we get there? What will we learn? Highlights from one of the most exotic places ever visited with Sebastian Daemgen. What's Out There? Lectures in Astronomy presented in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics.