Directly imaging planets around other stars is one of the most challenging goals in modern astronomy. These planets, known as exoplanets, are incredibly faint objects orbiting extremely bright stars at distances almost too far to fathom. In this talk, I’ll explain how we can overcome these challenges using both ground-based and space-based telescopes and how we can use these techniques to learn more about other worlds.

Experience an unforgettable evening of music, refreshments, and astronomy at the Centre of the Universe adjacent to the historic Dominion Astrophysical Observatory.

Acclaimed conductor Stephen Capaldo leads the Celestial Saxophone Orchestra performing Holst’s The Planets, one of the most celebrated orchestral works of the 20^th Century.

Your ticket includes a pre-concert reception featuring cuisine prepared by Camosun College Culinary Arts.   Enjoy our exhibit gallery and a short planetary fly-by in our intimate planetarium setting.   Following the concert, and weather permitting the chance to see Venus, Jupiter and beyond through a telescope.

A charitable tax receipt will be available upon request for a portion of the ticket price.