Astronomy Family Night at the David Dunlap Observatory!
Looking for an inspiring and fun evening for the whole family? Come to the beautiful David Dunlap Observatory for a night of cosmic discovery!
Mattias Lazda, PhD Candidate from the University of Toronto, Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics will give a presentation: "The Ultimate Zoom Lens: An Unusual Way of Capturing Photos of Exploding Stars'.
Have you ever wondered how astronomers capture images of distant exploding stars? Or why studying these powerful cosmic events even matters?
- In this exciting and family-friendly talk, you’ll discover:
- A fascinating technique originally developed for telecommunications in the 1900s
- How astronomers use it today to study exploding stars
- What radio astronomy reveals about our cosmic history
A live demonstration that makes complex science fun and easy to understand!
A Q&A session will follow the presentation — bring your curious questions!
And the night doesn’t end there…
Participants will also enjoy a SkyLab Experience and, weather permitting, a chance to look through DDO’s incredible 74-inch telescope!
Please dress warmly — it’s March, and the stars don’t mind the cold!
Registration is required to secure your spot. Seats fill quickly! Click HERE to register
