Astronomy Events in the GTA

Astronomy Events in the GTA

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Date	Time	Event
Monday, May 5 - Saturday May 10	all week	Ontario Science Centre celebrates International Astronomy Week
Wednesday, May 7	9 pm - 11 pm	Public Viewing Night - York University Observatory
Saturday, May 10	all day 4 pm - 11 pm 7 pm - 11 pm	International Astronomy Day Activities: Ontario Science Centre York University Observatory University of Toronto Astronomy & Astrophysics Open House
Wednesday, May 14	9 pm - 11 pm	Public Viewing Night - York University Observatory
Thursday, May 15	9 pm - 12:30 am	Lunar Eclipse Viewing - York University Observatory
Thursday, May 15	7:30 pm - 1 am	Mississauga Astronomical Society Public Lecture and Observing
Wednesday, May 21	9 pm - 11 pm	Public Viewing Night - York University Observatory
Wednesday, May 28	9 pm - 11 pm	Public Viewing Night - York University Observatory

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York University Observatory Public Viewing Nights
(Wednesday nights, 9 pm - 11 pm)

"The Observatory welcomes public interest and highly promotes the field of Astronomy to those who are interested. Our Public Viewing Program runs all year round and is highly popular with the local and visiting communities. On Public Viewing Nights, visitors will be able to observe various selected celestial objects in the presence of friendly staff in addition to engaging in various on-hand presentations. The observatory is open regardless of weather conditions, even though viewing through the telescope is limited to clear skies! If it's cloudy, drop in for a slide show, a planetarium show, and a tour featuring both of our telescopes."

The Observatory is fully accessible.

Click here to go to the York University Observatory Web page.

All public viewing events will be held in the York University Observatory, which is attached to the Petrie Science building and possesses its own entrance (at the base of the building).York University is located between Keele St. and Jane St. North of Finch. For further directions visit: www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/maps/index.htm

Information regarding Public Viewing can also be obtained via the Observatory Information Line - (416) 736-2100, Ext. 77773.

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International Astronomy Week Activities
(Monday, May 5 - Saturday, May 10)

Ontario Science Centre:
"Celebrate International Astronomy Week at the Ontario Science Centre from May 5 to 11. From viewing sunspots, making craters from kitchen supplies and discovering the distances to the stars – the Science Centre will be jam-packed with ways to explore the Universe." More details are available here.

Click here to go to the Ontario Science Centre Web page.

York University Observatory: (Saturday, May 10, 4pm - 11pm)

Click here to go to the York University Observatory Web page.

University of Toronto, Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics Open House: (Saturday, May 10, 7pm - 11pm)
14th Floor, McLennan Physical Labs
60 St. George Street, University of Toronto

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics' rooftop observatory and outdoor observation deck will be open on the evening of May 10th for tours, demonstrations of astronomical instruments, astronomy exhibits, short talks, kids activities, and if it is clear, viewing through the telescopes. The event occurs regardless of the weather, with only the actual telescope viewing being cancelled in the case of inclement weather.

Click here to go to the Astronomy Night Web page.

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York University Observatory Lunar Eclipse Viewing
(Thursday, May 15, 9 pm - 12:30 pm)

York University is holding a special public viewing session for this event on the South-East roof top of Parking Structure 2, on the University Campus. York University is located between Keele St. and Jane St. North of Finch. For further directions visit: www.yorku.ca/yorkweb/maps/index.htm

Click here to go to the York University Observatory Web page. Information regarding this event can also be obtained via the Observatory Information Line - (416) 736-2100, Ext. 77773.

Lunar Eclipse Schedule:
    Penumbral contact: 9:05pm
    Partial Eclipse (umbral contact):10:03pm
    Total Umbral eclipse begins: 11:14pm
    Time of Greatest eclipse: 11:40pm
    End of Total Phase: 12:07am (May 16th)
    End of Partial Phase: 1:17am
    Leaves Penumbral: 2:15am

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Mississauga Astronomical Society Public Lecture and Observing
(Thursday, May 15, 7:30pm - 1am)

Mississauga Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W.
Mississauga ON L5B 3Y3
905-615-3500

The Mississauga Astronomical Society will be holding a public lecture at the Mississauga Central Library on Thursday, May 15 at 7:30 pm. The subject will be "Observing the evening's Total Lunar Eclipse". Afterwards, there will be public observing outside the library of the planets Jupiter and Saturn and then, of the Total Lunar Eclipse which takes place between 10:00 pm and 1:00 am. Visitors are encouraged to bring binoculars, a flashlight and a clipboard.

Click here for directions to the library.

Click here for the Mississauga Astronomical Society's Web page.

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Page last updated May 1, 2003.