Start and End Dates May 1 to Oct 15. Candidates can apply for 1-3 week terms as AIR. The first AIR shift is from May 1 to May 7 and the last shift runs from October 9 to October 15. Candidate Requirements Candidates are expected to be reasonably fluent in general astronomy knowledge, stargazing, and […]
The Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory has been a prominent hub for science outreach to the broader community since 1969. About 5,000 visitors a year visited the Observatory for in person public viewing on Wednesday nights; online public viewing opportunities have increased with the pandemic and expanded engagement. Our most popular regular events are York […]
The Observatory exists primarily as a training and research environment for astronomy students at ¿ì²¥ÊÓƵ. A telescope and its instruments are the main tools of the trade for astronomers; our facility allows students to have first-hand experiences in learning to acquire, process, and interpret data. Many of York's astronomy classes have observational projects as […]
How to Reach Us Observatory Domes Location Observatory Atrium Telescopes Address 4700 Keele Street446 Petrie Science Building Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Please note that for TOURS, your tickets will indicate what the location will be. Tours are either at the observatory (Petrie building) OR at the atrium telescope location atop the arboretum parking garage. See […]
AICO Blogs/Posts: ...Full page for Blogs/Posts Here: Stellar Scholars provides astronomical resources for students in grades 7 to 10, (with materials for younger students). Modules were created by volunteers, co-op students (from local high schools), and YorkU students with supervision. This program is managed by Dr. Elaina Hyde, the AICO director. Find out more here! […]