Allan I. Carswell Observatory is hosting an in-person sky-observing tour! The event will be on the Arboretum Lane Parking Garage just across from the York University Petrie Science and Engineering Building at 9:00 PM on July 2, 2025
Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET
Location: Arboretum Lane Parking
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-arboretum-in-person-event-july-2nd--2025
Tickets are free but required and the tour is weather dependent so please ensure that the event is still running the day of the event by checking our socials or website at yorku.ca/science/observatory

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Tune in tonight, June 23, for a new episode of York Universe LIVE! Our hosts discuss fascinating astronomy history and current events, including the discovery of Pluto’s moons Nyx and Hydra!
If weather permits, we’ll have Online Public Viewing where we show you live views from our 1m telescope!
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Where: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

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Happy Space Science Saturday!
The Moon and Venus will be in conjunction tonight, June 21, into tomorrow night, June 22, as they will share right ascension. This means the two bodies will appear close to each other in the sky, as seen in the image above.


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Join us this Wednesday, June 18, 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, June 18, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 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-june-18th--2025

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Tune in tonight, June 16, for a new episode of York Universe LIVE! Our hosts discuss fascinating astronomy history and current events, including the discovery of Pluto’s moons Nix and Hydra!
If weather permits, we’ll have Online Public Viewing where we show you live views from our 1m telescope!
Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Where: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

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Allan I. Carswell Observatory is hosting an in-person sky-observing tour! The event will be on the Arboretum Lane Parking Garage just across from the York University Petrie Science and Engineering Building at 9:00 PM on June 11, 2025
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET
Location: Arboretum Lane Parking
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-arboretum-in-person-event-june-11th--2025 atri
Tickets are free but required, and the tour is weather dependent so please ensure that the event is still running the day of by checking our socials or website at https://yorku.ca/science/observatory

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Tune in tonight, June 9, for a new episode of York Universe LIVE! Our hosts discuss fascinating astronomy history and current events, including the first man-made object to leave the solar system!
If weather permits, we’ll have Online Public Viewing where we show you live views from our 1m telescope!
Date: Monday, June 9, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM ET
Where: www.youtube.com/@YorkUObservatory/live

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Allan I. Carswell Observatory is hosting an in-person sky-observing tour! The event will be on the Arboretum Lane Parking Garage just across from the York University Petrie Science and Engineering Building at 9:00 PM on June 4, 2025
Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET
Location: Arboretum Lane Parking
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-arboretum-in-person-event-june-4th--2025
Tickets are free but required, and the tour is weather dependent so please ensure that the event is still running the day of by checking our socials or website at https://yorku.ca/science/observatory

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Happy Space Science Saturday!
Tonight, Venus reaches its greatest western elongation, meaning it is at its furthest point from the Sun in the sky, about 46 degrees. This is an ideal time to observe the planet because it will be at its highest point above the horizon before sunrise. So, get out your telescopes and have a good time stargazing!


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Allan I. Carswell Observatory is hosting an in-person sky-observing tour! The event will be on the Arboretum Lane Parking Garage just across from the York University Petrie Science and Engineering Building at 9:00 PM on May 28, 2025
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET
Location: Arboretum Lane Parking
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-arboretum-in-person-event-may-28th--2025
Tickets are free but required and the tour is weather dependent so please ensure that the event is still running the day of the event by checking our socials or website at yorku.ca/science/observatory

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Happy Space Science Saturday!
The New Moon will be upon us May 27th so get your telescopes ready! This phase provides ideal conditions for observing faint objects in the night sky. During a New Moon, the Moon is positioned between the Sun and Earth, meaning very little sunlight is reflected off its surface, giving us darker skies for optimal stargazing.
Image Credit: space.com

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Allan I. Carswell Observatory is hosting an in-person sky-observing tour! The event will be on the Arboretum Lane Parking Garage just across from the York University Petrie Science and Engineering Building at 9:00 PM on May 21, 2025.

Tickets are free but required for entry and can be accessed through the following link:
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 PM ET
Location: Arboretum Lane Parking
Get your free tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-may-21th--2025

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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!
This image shows the Heart Nebula, also known as IC 1805. It gets its name due to its shape resembling the human heart, as well as the red light emissions it gives off due to the hydrogen gas within the nebula.

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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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