DDO Star Talk and Stargazing (SOLD OUT)

Mysteries of the North Star
Dr. John Percy, University of Toronto

Polaris, the North Star, is the best-known star in the northern night sky. But there's a lot more to it than meets the (unaided) eye. This presentation will explain what astronomers know (and don't know) about Polaris, and how it helps them to understand the nature and evolution of stars—and even the size and scale of the universe!

Star Talk nights offer great talks by great speakers on astronomy, space science and sometimes, science fiction.

You'll also have a chance to tour the Observatory and (weather permitting) check out the night sky through a variety of telescopes set up on the lawn and through the big scope in the Main Dome. If the weather gods are angry, you can check out the (virtual) night sky in our special Skylab.

Star Talk nights run regardless of weather conditions. 

Tickets must be purchased in advance for Star Talk nights on the David Dunlap Observatory website. Click on the "Buy Now" button beside the desired date and time that will take you to the online ticket purchasing page. The online system limits you to 10 tickets per order. 

Tickets for speaker nights are non-refundable since the program runs regardless of sky or weather conditions. If it's cloudy, hang on to your tickets for free viewing on a future evening.

Please do not bring young children to our Star Talk nights. While our guest lecturers gear their talks for the general public, young children are likely to find it a very long night. Kids will find Family Nights a much better experience. For safety reasons, children under 7 years of age are not permitted in the Main Dome.

For more information and tickets, please visit the schedule page on the David Dunlap Observatory website.

Who can attend: everyone including non-members
Location: David Dunlap Observatory (DDO)
Fee: Adult: $10.00, Senior: $8.00, Youth (age 11-17): $8.00  (please note: no children under 11 years of age)
Tickets must be bought in advance on the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) website