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New observatory domes will allow for global astronomy research collaboration and more public outreach
Two new observatory domes were lifted into place today at York University’s Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory, replacing the original 1960s ones.
Students set to do “galaxy hunting” on largest telescope at a Canadian university
Media invited to experience York University’s new $1M telescope before public opening TORONTO, September 30, 2019 – York University is expanding its foothold in astronomy with a shiny new one-metre, custom telescope which boasts the most powerful optical performance ever experienced at a university campus in Canada. For students, astronomers and members of the public, […]
Students set to do “galaxy hunting” on largest telescope at a Canadian university
Media invited to experience York University’s new $1M telescope before public opening TORONTO, September 30, 2019 – York University is expanding its foothold in astronomy with a shiny new one-metre, custom telescope which boasts the most powerful optical performance ever experienced at a university campus in Canada. For students, astronomers and members of the public, […]
Major gift for new telescope opens Universe to York U students, wider community
TORONTO, September 14, 2017 – Ever wanted to take a closer peek at the Great Red Spot on Jupiter, Saturn’s magnificent rings or brilliant newborn stars in the Orion Nebula? A donation today of $500,000 from the Carswell Family Foundation, matched by York University and its Faculty of Science, for $1 million toward a new, […]
Media Advisory: Gift to reveal night skies to students, community
TORONTO, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 – Build it and they will come. Expected to be the largest telescope situated on any Canadian university campus, once in place, it will open the night skies for students, faculty and the wider community. Media are invited to learn more about the future new telescope, the generous gift that […]
YorkUniverse broadcasts 300th radio show probing unknown night skies
TORONTO, January 20, 2017 – York University astronomy students and faculty will broadcast the YorkUniverse radio program live for the 300th time on Astronomy.FM as they point a 40 cm telescope at celestial targets and transmit images live to the Internet this Monday. It’s a milestone that highlights the enthusiasm of York U students and […]