“Computer Vision on Mars “, with Professor Jonathan Kelly Abstract: Modern computer vision technologies have been key to improving our understanding of the Red Planet over the past 15 years. Vision systems are deployed on-orbit (e.g., the HiRISE camera on the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter), on the surface (e.g., the vision sensors on the rovers Spirit,…
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** This event is FREE and open to everyone ** Come join us 7:00-8:30PM on Wednesday, October 25th for a showing of the movie Gravity (2013) starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney! Snacks will be provided, and there will be an optional telescope observing session following the movie from 8:30-9:30 PM. Location: 7:00PM at McLennan…
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Abstract: For hundreds of years, astronomers have been working to map the structure of the Universe and of the Milky Way, but this endeavor is hampered by the difficulty of measuring distances to celestial objects. Prof. Bovy will tell the story of how we have determined our place in the cosmos, from measuring the size…
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Hello everyone! The Astronomy and Space Exploration Society (ASX) is currently looking to fill a few vacancies in our executive team. If astronomy and space tickle your fancy and you would wish to tickle other people’s fancy in astronomy and space, we have openings in the Secretary, Outreach Director, and Symposium Coordinator positions. Open to…
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What ifs Scientific Poster Competition is a competition organized by the Astronomy and Space Exploration Society (ASX). ASX is a non-profit organization run by the University of Toronto space community in Ontario, Canada. ASX’s purpose is to educate, excite, and inspire students, professionals, and the general public about astronomy and space. The aim of the…
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