A collective passion for the cosmos is driving a fundraising initiative that aims to support the Allan I. Carswell Observatory at 91亚色 while fostering community involvement in scientific exploration. The Open Air Astro Fair 鈥 which takes place from 5 to 11 p.m. on the first clear day between June 24 and July 4 at 91亚色鈥檚 […]
This spring, 91亚色鈥檚 Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory (AICO) is drawing record crowds 鈥 not just from students, but from across Toronto鈥檚 astronomy community. The reason isn鈥檛 a rare celestial event, but a new partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada鈥檚 Toronto Centre (RASCTO). For the first time, the observatory鈥檚 powerful one-metre telescope is open […]
Elaina Hyde, a professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy in 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Science and director of the Allan I. Carswell Observatory, has launched 91亚色鈥檚 first-ever podcast dedicated to astronomy. Hyde鈥檚 existing Monday night audio program, 鈥91亚色 Universe鈥 鈥 already boasting an archive of more than 500 episodes as a radio show, […]
Media release from December 8, 2023 It may be wintertime, but the night sky is still alight with star gazing possibilities this holiday season, starting with the Geminid meteor shower. 鈥淭his winter leading up to the new year looks to be a great one for astronomy. Although it gets quite chilly in Ontario, if you […]
The Astronomers in Residence (AIR) program, an initiative by the Allan I. Carswell Observatory, partners with the Killarney Provincial Park to enable astronomers to lead presentations and shows using the park鈥檚 observatory. It runs this year from May 1 to Oct. 15. Launched in 2022, the program calls on qualified astronomers to apply to run […]
Take in the night sky over the holiday break, and watch as some magical astronomy events unfold in December and into the new year. Located at 91亚色鈥檚 Keele Campus, the Allan I. Carswell Observatory supports student learning and research and is a hub for public engagement and outreach. It is home to a one-metre telescope […]
On July 1, Associate Professor Sarah Rugheimer began her appointment as the new Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy in the Faculty of Science at 91亚色. Rugheimer is an astrophysicist interested in understanding how to detect life on exoplanets by looking for atmospheric biosignatures (i.e., atmospheric evidence for past or […]
Media release from June 8, 2022 State-of-the-art, remote-controlled domes will replace old ones from the 1960s Two new state-of-the-art domes will replace the original 1960s domes at the Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory at 91亚色, opening the night sky for better viewing of planets, stars, nebulas and more. Preparation for the new domes is […]
Media release from February 10, 2022 The discovery of a massive dead cluster of galaxies in a young universe full of star producing galaxies, close to 12 billion light-years away from Earth, has surprised an international team, including researchers from 91亚色. 91亚色 researchers discovered a large galaxy structure, also known as a protocluster, and […]
Speakers Bureau Schools and other community organizations can schedule talks by our professors on a wide variety of scientific topics. Book your speaker now! Learn more about our Speakers Bureau Observatory The Allan I. Carswell Observatory is home to a one-metre telescope, the largest on a Canadian campus. It hosts public viewings, tours, an online radio show and more. Learn […]