ASX 21st Symposium: "Cosmic Whispers"
Schedule
Fri Mar 07 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
McLennan Physical Laboratories, Room 102 (MP 102) | Toronto, ON
About this Event
Join us for an immerseive exploration into the exotic signals of our universe at our 21st Annual Symposium "Cosmic Whispers: Unraveling the Mysterious Signals of the Universe". Dive into learning more about X-ray bursts, the cosmic microwave background, and fast radio bursts; phenomena which offers fascinating insights into the origins and dynamics of the cosmos. As the largest single-day space-related event in Toronto, our annual symposia is sure to pique your curiosity with interesting, accessible talks given by renowned researchers and experts in the field (followed by a telescope giveaway as per ASX tradition)!
Date: March 7th, 2024
Location: MP102 (McLennan Physical Laboratories) - 60 St. George Street, Toronto
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Admission:
- Free for students with valid student ID (secondary, post-secondary)
- Free for everyone 13 years old and under
- $15 for general admission, online tickets
- $20 for general admission, at the door
Prizes: Every ticket purchased will include a prize entry. Additional prize tickets are availale for $3 each.
- Celestron - 76mm Signature Series FirstScope
- Moon Lamp
- Chocolate Gift Bundle
Featured Speakers:
Dr. Luigi Gallo
Dr. Luigi Gallo is a professor of astronomy & physics at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. His research interests include black holes and active galactic nuclei; with particular focus on the X-rays emitted from the innermost regions of these extreme environments. Dr. Gallo is also engaged in the definition and realization of future X-ray missions. He has worked with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), NASA, and the Canadian Space Agency to foster Canadian participation in the X-ray missions Hitomi and XRISM. Dr. Gallo completed his PhD work at the prestigious Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Germany, and then joined JAXA before becoming a faculty member at Saint Mary’s University in 2007.
Dr. Aditya Vijaykumar
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Where is it happening?
McLennan Physical Laboratories, Room 102 (MP 102), 60 St. George Street, Toronto, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
