Toronto 
Events Description
Astronomers have discovered nearly 4000 planets beyond our Solar System, but for most of these exoplanets our knowledge is limited to their size and how far they orbit from their stars. The next decade of exoplanet astronomy will expand our understanding of these worlds through characterization of their atmospheres and compositions. If any of these planets have life, will astronomers be able to detect it? Before searching for life on other worlds, we must ask ourselves: would we be able to discover life on the Earth if we observed it from afar?
Join us for an exciting panel discussion about observing the Earth as an exoplanet with a group of panelists specializing in astronomy, astrobiology, atmospheric science, and planetary science.
The U of T Astronomy Public Tour, or AstroTour, is a monthly event operated by the graduate students of the U of T Astronomy Department. The Tour features a public lecture by a member of the Department on topics ranging from their research to great moments in astronomical history. Following the lecture, tour-goers can peer at the night sky through the Department’s balcony and dome telescopes, or watch a planetarium show run live by astronomer. Admission to the tour is free. Seating for the lecture is on a first-come, first-served basis (doors open ten minutes before the start of the lecture), and the telescope observing is walk-in.
Who is it for?
All ages – Family
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday, March 30, 2019 | 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Panel discussion – Reichman Family Lecture Hall
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Telescope observing, planetarium shows, interactive demos – McLennan Physical Laboratories
Venue & Address :
Earth Sciences Centre, Earth Sciences Centre
5 Bancroft Ave, Room ES1050, University of Toronto.
