A free screening of the critically-acclaimed documentary, Particle Fever, followed by a question and answer period with York university researchers Wendy Taylor and Sean Tulin. Then, walk over to the York University Observatory to do a little research of your own with the observatory's telescopes.

Jon Butterworth, University College London

Dr. Rachel Friesen explains how stars and solar systems form and how astronomers peer into their birth sites using telescopes on earth and in space.

A fun introduction to astronomy by learning about and "correcting" common misconceptions about the universe, from everyday life to space aliens, black holes and the birth of the universe - the Big Bang. No science background needed! Lots of time for questions and discussion! With Dr. John Percy. What's Out There? Lectures in Astronomy is presented in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics.

This is the story of Apollo astronaut Eugene Cernan, one of the few men who paved the perilous path to lunar exploration. One of only three men who travelled to the moon twice, his second trip in 1972 was NASA’s final lunar mission, making him the last man to ever set foot on the moon. Now, more than forty years later, he is ready to share his epic, deeply personal, story. It is a tale of burning ambition set against the spectacular and hazardous environment of space, and the heavy price of fame.

See http://universechallenge.org/global-astronomy-month-2013/

William Shakespeare lived at a remarkable time - a period we now recognize as the first phase of the Scientific Revolution. New ideas were explored, and medieval thinking was giving way to modern thought. In this talk, award-winning journalist and author of The Science of Shakespeare Dan Falk will explore Shakespeare's interest in the scientific discoveries of his time.

Come explore our precious place in the Cosmos featuring a talk by new Dunlap Institute Director Bryan Gaensler, planetarium shows, telescope observing, astronomy activities and exhibits, and a Chat with an Astronomer reception. Schedule•5:40 – 6:40 – Planetarium Shows (15 minutes each)•6:00 – 7:00 – Reception in the Earth Sciences Building Lobby•7:00 – 8:00 – Talk by Bryan Gaensler•8:00 – 8:15 – Post-Talk & Time to Walk to the Telescopes•8:15 – 10:00 – Telescope Observing, Activities, & Refreshments•8:30 – 9:30 – Earth Hour!

Join us for all manner of tips and tricks to make your observing or imaging sessions more enjoyable.

Speaker: Dr. Michael Reid, Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics The Big Bang Theory is one of the crowning achievements of modern science. The basic premise—that the universe began expanding about 14 billion years ago from a very hot, dense state—has been independently verified many times over. And yet there is widespread confusion and uncertainty about what the theory actually says—and what it doesn't. 

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting at the Ontario Science Centre. 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.

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, March 25 at the same time.