Happy Space Science Saturday!
The Whirlpool Galaxy, NGC 5194, shown in this image, is located 31 million light-years away. Researchers believe the prominence of its arms are due to its interaction with its companion galaxy, NGC 5195, also seen in this image. It can be spotted with a small telescope and is most visible in May.
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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, March 18, 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM ET
Location: Petrie Science and Engineering Building, 3rd Floor

Tour tickets are free, get yours here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-march-18th--2026

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Happy Space Science Sunday!
This week we’re highlighting the March Equinox, the moment when the Sun shines directly above Earth’s equator, giving nearly equal amounts of daylight and darkness across the planet. In 2026, the March Equinox occurs on March 20. For the Northern Hemisphere, it marks the first day of spring, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it signals the first day of autumn. Equinox comes from the Latin aequus (equal) and nox (night), referring to the nearly equal length of day and night experienced around the world at this time.
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TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Attend the Allan I. Carswell Observatory Tour on March 11 for a chance to win a double-pass to see Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling.

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, March 11, 2026
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 PM ET
Location: Petrie Science and Engineering Building, 3rd Floor

Tour tickets are free, get yours here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-march-11th--2026

For film tickets and more info about the film visit projecthailmary.ca.

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TICKET GIVEAWAY!
Attend the Allan I. Carswell Observatory Tour on March 11 for a chance to win a double-pass to see Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling.
Tour tickets are free, get yours here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/allan-i-carswell-observatory-tour-march-11th--2026
For film tickets and more info about the film, visit projecthailmary.ca.
For more info about outer space, ask your tour guides at the Allan I. Carswell Observatory!
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Happy Space Science Saturday! This glowing orb of gas, officially known as NGC 7662, is a planetary nebula formed when a Sun-like star shed its outer layers near the end of its life. The intense blue colour comes from ionized oxygen glowing under ultraviolet radiation from the hot stellar core left behind.
Located ~5,600 light-years away in the constellation Andromeda, this compact nebula is a favourite target for both professional and amateur astronomers.
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Join us this Wednesday 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, March 4, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 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-5th--2026
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Join us this Wednesday 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, February 25, 2026
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 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-february-25th--2026
#Astronomy #Astronomer #Space #YorkU #Observatory #AllanICarswellObservatory #Stargazing #Telescope #Planets #Stars #Science #Physics #Toronto #YorkUObservatory #ClearSkies #FreeEvents #FamilyFriendly #ScienceOutreach #Tour #AICO