4
December
UofT AstroTour: Seeing Beyond Red with Cool Technology
Speaker: Dr. Suresh Sivanandam
4
December
Bill Nye The Science Guy Live
Join Bill Nye for a night of comedy and science.
4
December
RCI Lecture: Unveiling the Hidden Universe with the Atacama Large Millimeter Array
Christine Wilson, Ph.D., Department of Physics and Astronomy, McMaster University
Explore nearby infant stars and young galaxies at the edge of the universe as seen through the radio-eyes of the ALMA telescope, the largest astronomical observatory on the planet.
Co-sponsored by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Mississauga Centre
3
December
Perimeter Institute: Interstellar Voyaging: An Evolutionary Transition (WEBCAST)
Cameron Smith, author, anthropologist
The discovery of countless exoplanets and new ideas in propulsion physics have resurrected international interest in the ancient concept of humanity traveling far beyond Earth. Such voyages will take place over many generations, requiring careful attention to both biological and cultural change over time. In this talk Cameron Smith will outline the foundations of a biocultural science of long-term space settlement.
3
December
Albert Campbell Library: Mobile Planetarium
Come explore the solar system from inside the library! The Ontario Planetarium, a traveling domed star theatre, will be presenting a show in the library auditorium for children of all ages and their caregivers.
Space is limited - registration is required.For more information or to register please call 416-396-8890
Albert Campbell Library496 Birchmount RoadToronto, ON M1K 1N8
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT184218&R=EVT184218
1
December
City Star Party
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!
29
November
Mythbusters: Behind the Myths Tour
Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage are back at it again with the return of MythBusters – Behind the Myths. Their new show promises to be an outrageous evening of entertainment featuring brand new on-stage experiments, behind-the-scenes stories and some of your all-time favourites. A new immersive video experience will keep you bolted to your seat!
28
November
RASC Mississauga: New eyes on our origins: the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array
Speaker: Dr Rachel Friesen, David Dunlap Institute
"With 66 radio dishes operating as a single telescope located 5 km above sea level on the Chajnantor plateau in northern Chile, the ALMA observatory was designed to probe fundamental questions about our universe, from the formation of galaxies to planets. I will talk about why we built ALMA, how it works, and describe some of my own work with ALMA studying the earliest stages of star formation."
28
November
UofT Planetarium: It’s All A Matter of Scale
Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm
26
November
Speaker's Night and Annual Business Meeting
Once a month, we invite someone from the scientific community to share their expertise and latest research.
A Half-Century of Astronomy Outreach: Stories, Reflections, and Lessons Learned
Dr. John Percy, University of Toronto Professor Emeritus, Astronomy and Astrophysics
I will review and update my half-century of experience in astronomy outreach in Canada and beyond, the organizations in which I have served, and the factors that have contributed to success -- notably partnership.
22
November
Astronomy Night at Kortright Conservation Centre
Get to know the night sky with Kortright's star expert. Learn about the stars and constellations that dot the November night sky.
Who can attend: members / everyone including non-membersFee: see Kortright website.You can make a reservation here.Organized by: Kortright Centre of ConservationLocation: Kortright Centre of Conservation
22
November
New Moon
The moon is between us and the sun. Without the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.