Tune in tonight, May 12, for a new episode of York Universe LIVE! Our hosts discuss fascinating astronomy history and current events, including the launch of the Herschel and Planck observatories and the final servicing mission to HST.

If weather permits, we’ll have Online Public Viewing where we show you live views from our 1m telescope!

Date: Monday, May 12, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Where: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

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Join us for Doors Open Toronto!

Visitors to the observatory will have an opportunity to view our 1-metre and 60-centimetre telescopes, speak with astronomy students, learn what it means to be an astronomer, find out about the latest research and discoveries. There will be guided tours of the building, along with a special Observatory Treasure Hunt.
Smaller portable telescopes will be available for visitor use, weather permitting.

Who doesn't love space? It captures our imaginations and makes us wonder if we are truly alone. This is a great Doors Open option for young visitors and the young at heart.

Visitors should note that there are dim light conditions and stairs-only access (unfortunately no lifts or ramps are available) in the observatory and sturdy close-toed shoes are recommended.

Last admittance will be at 4:30 PM ET.
To learn more, check out the observatory website: https://www.yorku.ca/science/observatory/

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Happy Space Science Saturday!
Have you ever heard of a Micromoon? Because the Moon orbits Earth on an elliptical path, its distance from us varies at different times. When it is farthest from us, it is called apogee; and when it is nearest, it is called perigee. The Micromoon, also called a Minimoon or Apogee Moon, occurs when a New Moon or Full Moon happens at apogee.

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Allan I. Carswell Observatory is hosting the first in-person sky-observing tour of the year today! The event will be on the Arboretum Lane Parking Garage just across from the York University Petrie Science and Engineering Building at 8:30 PM on May 7, 2025.

Tickets are free but required for entry and can be accessed through the following link:
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 8:30 – 10:30 PM ET
Location: Arboretum Lane Parking
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-may-7th--2025

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Allan I. Carswell Observatory is hosting the first in-person sky-observing tour of the year! The event will be on the Arboretum Lane Parking Garage just across from the York University Petrie Science and Engineering Building at 8:00 PM on April 23, 2025.

Tickets are free but required for entry and can be accessed through the following link:
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Location: Arboretum Lane Parking
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-arboretum-in-person-event-april-23rd--2025

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Join us this Wednesday, April 16th, for an exciting evening of astronomy at the Allan I. Carswell Observatory! We are hosting an observatory tour where guests will have a chance to explore the inside of our incredible 1m and 60cm telescope domes.
Bonus: If the skies are clear, we’ll set up our 1m telescope for live observing!

Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM ET
Location: Petrie Science and Engineering Building, 3rd Floor

Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-april-16th--2025

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Tune in tonight, April 14th, for a new episode of York Universe LIVE! This week, our guests John Moores, Jesse Rogerson and Michelle Parsons along with co-host Paul Mackin give us their insights on the book “Daydreaming in the Solar System: Surfing Saturn's Rings, Golfing on the Moon, and Other Adventures in Space Exploration”. Join in for some exciting astronomy conversation!
If weather permits, we’ll have Online Public Viewing where we show you live views from our 1m telescope!

Date: Monday, April 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Where: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

#Saturn #Moon #SpaceExploration #Space #Astronomer #Astronomy #Radio #Show #Podcast #YorkU #Observatory #AllanICarswellObservatory #Stargazing #YorkUniverse #Telescope #Planets #Stars #Science #Physics #Toronto #YorkuObservatory #AICO

Join us this Wednesday, April 9th, for an exciting evening of astronomy at the Allan I. Carswell Observatory! We are hosting an observatory tour where guests will have a chance to explore the inside of our incredible 1m and 60cm telescope domes.
Bonus: If the skies are clear, we’ll set up our 1m telescope for live observing!

Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM ET
Location: Petrie Science and Engineering Building, 3rd Floor
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-april-9th--2025

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Tune in tonight, April 7th, for a new episode of York Universe LIVE! This week, we discuss fascinating space history, like the launch of Vostok 1, and exciting astronomy news! If weather permits, we’ll have Online Public Viewing where we show you live views from our 1m telescope!

Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Where: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

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Join us and our friends at RASC Toronto for their monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
This meeting will be in person and on-line. The speakers and presentations are as follows:

Arnold Brody - The sky This Month
Zakaria Belhaj - Astronomy initiatives in Morocco
Ed Trejis - I Want to be Left in the Dark!

Who can attend: Everyone
Fee: Free
Registration: Not required
Location: York University, 4700 Keele St, North York, Petrie Science Building, Room 317
Link: https://www.youtube.com/rasctoronto/live

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Tune in tonight, March 31st for a new episode of York Universe LIVE! This week we discuss fascinating space and exciting astronomy! If weather permits, we will have Online Public Viewing where we show you live views from our 1m telescope!

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Where: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

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Join us this evening for an exciting talk on Measuring the Night Sky with guest speaker John Wilmot. John Wilmot's interest in astronomy began in childhood with constellation identification in Cub Scouts. After a period of casual observation with small telescopes, his passion deepened in 2004 with the purchase of a serious telescope and subsequent involvement in a local astronomy club. Following a brief hiatus, he resumed the hobby, quickly completing the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's 'Explore the Universe' program. Currently, he is engaged in sketching the Messier objects and serves as a director of the Barrie Astronomy Club, where he presents on astronomical topics. John has also delivered presentations at the Barrie Public Library, sharing his enthusiasm for the night sky with both adults and children.

When: Tonight (Friday, March 28, 2025)
Time: 7:30 PM
Where: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

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Join us this Wednesday, March 26th, for an exciting evening of astronomy at the Allan I. Carswell Observatory! We are hosting a tour where guests will have a chance to explore the inside of our incredible 1m and 60cm telescope domes.
Bonus: If the skies are clear, we’ll set up our 1m telescope for live observing!

Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM ET
Location: Petrie Science and Engineering Building, 3rd Floor
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-march-26th--2025

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It’s officially spring! Today’s March equinox marks the end of winter for us in the Northern Hemisphere (and the beginning of fall for our friends in the Southern Hemisphere). Today the Sun will pass directly above the Equator, and we will experience almost equal amounts of day and night. You know what this means! Warm weather, birds chirping, flowers blooming. Comment what you’re looking forward to this spring!

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Join us this Wednesday, March 19th, for an exciting evening of astronomy at the Allan I. Carswell Observatory! We are hosting a tour where guests will have a chance to explore the inside of our incredible 1m and 60cm telescope domes.
Bonus: If the skies are clear, we’ll set up our 1m telescope for live observing!

Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM ET
Location: Petrie Science and Engineering Building, 3rd Floor
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-march-19th--2025

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Tune in tonight (March 17) for a new episode of York Universe LIVE! This week we discuss fascinating space history like the discovery of 16 Psyche, and exciting astronomy news including last week’s lunar eclipse! If weather permits, we will have Online Public Viewing where we show you live views from our 1m telescope!

Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Where: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

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Here are some shots of last night's lunar eclipse captured by the Allan I Carswell Observatory crew!
Missed the lunar eclipse? Well you're in luck! We livestreamed it and you can watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/TeGX-PU2DfE?si=xdjssz-YZgK2vak5

Image Credit: The AICO Crew(Charles Yung, Zachary Sharp, Nakul Sethuram, David Abeziz, Hector Jimenez, Saranya Sivaneshon, Boris Ciric, Pouria Azimi, Giuseppe Triumbani).

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Total Lunar Eclipse Alert!
Tonight the Moon will pass completely into Earth's shadow (aka its umbra), transforming into an eye-catching Blood Moon! This total lunar eclipse, which will be visible from Toronto, is a celestial event you won’t want to miss!
Partial Eclipse starts: Mar 14 at 1:09 AM ET

Full Eclipse starts: Mar 14 2:26 AM ET
Will you be watching? Let us know in the comments!

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Join us this Wednesday, March 12th, for an exciting evening of astronomy at the Allan I. Carswell Observatory! We are hosting a tour where guests will have a chance to explore the inside of our incredible 1m and 60cm telescope domes.
Bonus: If the skies are clear, we’ll set up our 1m telescope for live observing!

Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM ET
Location: Petrie Science and Engineering Building, 3rd Floor
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-march-12th--2025

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