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Presentations:

Have you ever wondered how astrophysicists study the Universe and all that it holds? Much of what we know about distant objects comes from the light they emit, but our eyes can't see all of it. So how do we choose which wavelengths to observe, and what might they tell us that we'd otherwise miss? Join us to explore the tools astronomers use to study the Universe, discover why ultraviolet (UV) astronomy is so useful, and get a sneak peek at Canada's upcoming flagship telescope, the CASTOR Mission!

Vivek Oad is a Master's student at the University of Calgary under Dr. Matthew Taylor. His work mostly consists of being in the lab and testing devices for the next generation of space telescopes. When not in the lab, he enjoys spending most of my free time in the mountains hiking and snowboarding. 

Hanyu Xiao is a Masters student in Astrophysics at the University of Calgary, working with Dr. Matthew Taylor. His research is on technology development for the CASTOR mission, a next-generation Canada-led space telescope. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring the outdoors and relaxing with a good book.

The Sky Tonight: Roland Dechesne of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Calgary Centre will present an overview of current and upcoming astronomical events.

Telescopes:

In addition to presentations, Space Night features tours of our large research telescopes and access to an array of smaller telescopes. If the sky is clear, these will be operated by University of Calgary astronomers and members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. No matter the weather, visitors will have the opportunity to ask their biggest questions about the universe.

This event runs rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. Our programming is geared towards older children, youth and adults. 

You must choose one of the following timeslots:

• 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm 

or

• 9:15 pm - 11:00 pm

To prevent overcrowding, please limit your visit to the time slot you have chosen. Give everyone a chance - buy only the number of tickets you plan to use. Thank you!

$10 per person plus ShowPass fees. Children seven and under do not need a ticket. Each ticket is only valid for the date and time listed on it. No tickets are available at the door. Please DO NOT come to the RAO without a ticket. All proceeds go to RAO educational programming. 

*Please do not come to the RAO unless you have a confirmed ticket. We are running at capacity for each event. Showpass will contact people on the waitlist if tickets become available for purchase. See more details here.

What: Space Night at the RAO!

Who: University of Calgary Department of Physics and Astronomy

Where: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, east side of Highway 22, 2.4 km south of Hwy 22 and Hwy 22x interchange.