Category: Star Talks

Important Update for First Star Talk

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the speaker for next week’s Star Talk will be unable to join us – but never fear, ASX has got you covered! Come out and get to know the ASX’s executive team, each of whom are never happier than when discussing astronomy. Check out a film on the Hubble Space Telescope…
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Stellar Mergers and Interactions: Yes, Virginia, Stars Do Collide

ASX will be holding the first Star Talk of 2014-2015 on September 18 at 8pm. The speaker is Doctor Alison Sills, a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at McMaster University. The talk will be given in McLennan Physical Labs (60 St George Street). The room is number 102 on the first floor.…
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Return of the Star Talk Series

Return of the Star Talk Series   Hi stargazers! We are pleased to announce that our talk series, Star Talks, will be returning this year. These monthly events combine a lecture from a local professor with observing at UofT’s two dome telescopes. This free talk will take place on the UofT campus, and is open…
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Star Talk Recordings

For your convenience, the recordings from each star talk will be placed here. Enjoy! Ralf Gellert: Exploring Mars Sabine Stanley: Planetary Magnetism Chris Matzner: Deaths of Stars

Third Installment of the Star Talk Series: Exploring Mars with Rovers

ASX will be holding our third Star Talk on November 21 at 8pm. The speaker is Dr. Ralf Gellert, Principle Investigator of the Canadian Alpha-Particle X-ray Spectrometer (APXS) and Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph. The talk will be given in McLennan Physical Labs (60 St George Street). The…
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