Centuries before Galileo first looked at the sky through a telescope, scientists in the Middle East were taking some of the first steps in understanding the motions of the planets and the nature of the Universe—steps that connect to today’s astronomical discoveries. Explore the…

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In 1977 two small probes, Voyager 1 and 2, were launched from Earth with a mission to study the outer solar system. Both spacecraft visited Jupiter and Saturn, and Voyager 2 passed by Uranus and Neptune, returning images to Earth which allowed us to make…

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In 1977 two small probes, Voyager 1 and 2, were launched from Earth with a mission to study the outer solar system. Both spacecraft visited Jupiter and Saturn, and Voyager 2 passed by Uranus and Neptune, returning images to Earth which allowed us to make…

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Are we alone?  This question has inspired scientific research for millenia, but in the last fifty years astronomers have taken the first tentative steps toward answering it.  In this planetarium show, we journey to the worlds of our Solar System, from Mars to Saturn’s moons…

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Are we alone?  This question has inspired scientific research for millenia, but in the last fifty years astronomers have taken the first tentative steps toward answering it.  In this planetarium show, we journey to the worlds of our Solar System, from Mars to Saturn’s moons…

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Quench your thirst for astronomy at the next Astronomy on Tap T.O. Join us for another fun evening of mind-expanding talks, games, prizes and conversation with astronomers from the University of Toronto. All while you enjoy your favourite pint. There’s no cover charge. Doors are at 7:00pm…

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**Please note that this show will geared towards children and costumes are encouraged!** Looking for a Halloween scare? Then enter – if you dare! Vampire stars, howling comets, and cannibal galaxies… our universe is home to some truly spooky sights! Join us on a haunted…

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Looking for a Halloween scare? Then enter – if you dare! Vampire stars, howling comets, and cannibal galaxies… our universe is home to some truly spooky sights! Join us on a haunted tour while listening to the eerie sounds recorded by spacecraft as they wander…

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Looking for a Halloween scare? Then enter – if you dare! Vampire stars, howling comets, cannibal galaxies. Our Universe is home to some truly spooky sights! Join us on a haunted tour while listening to the eerie sounds recorded by spacecraft as they wander the…

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