Author: Astronomy and Space Exploration Society

Apply to be an ASX Executive

Interested in an executive position to help promote public education in astronomy? The Astronomy and Space Exploration Society at the University of Toronto is currently recruiting new executives for the upcoming year, including positions in photo and video! You may apply for a maximum of three positions. For each position, you must write a brief…
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Transcript: Astronomy Ethics Panel on Observatories | Stellar Spectacles Symposium

This transcript has been edited for clarity. The video recording has been published by the ASX here. Steffani Grondin 00:00 I’m really looking forward to this informative discussion we’re about to have tonight. I’ll pass it off to each panelists to introduce themselves. Dr. Neilson, would you mind going first? Hilding Neilson 00:41 Thank you.…
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18th Annual Symposium: Stellar Spectacles

Curious about the stellar spectacles that astronomers use to examine the universe? Learn more about an upcoming conference with leading astronomy experts from February 10–12! Researchers at the frontier of space research and exploration are set to speak at the Astronomy and Space Exploration Society’s 18th annual symposium — themed “Stellar Spectacles: Peering into the…
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Star Talk: JWST: Infrared Eyes on the Universe

Would you like to learn about the James Webb Telescope? Learn from an expert astronomer on January 25! The guest speaker will be Dr. David Law at the Space Telescope Science Institute. Find the event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1083400009112360 Abstract: As the flagship successor to NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will…
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November’s Astronomy Trivia Night

Join the ASX for its November Trivia Night! You can test your skills and knowledge of astronomy and space exploration. This trivia night’s theme is the James Webb Space Telescope. Catch the event page here.