Saturday 07 May 2016 at 02:00 pm - Science Rendezvous
Posted by: Michael Cook Category: Astronomy in the Park Contact: draa-president@drastronomy.com
When: Saturday 07 May 2016 at 02:00 pm Ends: Saturday 07 May 2016 at 06:00 pm
Location: University of Ontario Institute of Technology / Durham College, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre building
The DRAA will be at this annual event of which the Association has been a part of for many years. We will have a booth inside with astronomy materials and displays, as well a telescopes outside for safe Solar viewing (weather permitting).
Wednesday 11 May 2016 at 11:00 pm - MONTHLY MEETING
Posted by: Michael Cook Category: Monthly Meetings Contact: draa-president@drastronomy.com
When: Wednesday 11 May 2016 at 11:00 pm Ends: Thursday 12 May 2016 at 01:00 am
Location: Whitby Library - Central Branch Meeting Room 1 A/B 405 Dundas Street West Whitby, Ontario
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Topics:Dark Matter Presented by Sophia Nasr, Department of Physics and Astronomy, York University
Dark matter, a mysterious substance that encompasses some 85% of the total mass in the Universe, has gone undetected for years since its existence was first inferred in the early 1900s. Making its presence known through its interaction with the force of gravity, but evading direct detection searches, dark matter has befuddled astronomers and physicists for years. Yet, the determination to solve this mystery has never been greater. The leading candidate for the dark matter particle is the Weakly Interacting Massive Particle (WIMP), or Cold Dark Matter (CDM), particles that do not interact. But what if dark matter particles do interact with each other?
The presenter will discuss how the presence of dark matter is revealed by observational techniques, and will discuss the leading model for the dark matter particle (CDM). A different form of dark matter will be presented, given by the Self-Interacting Dark Matter (SIDM) model, followed by a discussion on how this model resolves discrepancies found with the CDM model, how this mechanism would work, and its implications on the current Standard Model of particle physics. Making its presence evident via gravitational interactions, yet evading all attempts at direct detection, has made dark matter one of today's most pressing questions in astronomy, cosmology, and physics. What's Up in the Sky for May and June
This presentation will provide an overview of how to point out select stars, constellations, and planets just with your eyes, as well as delve deeper into finding interesting celestial objects with binoculars or a telescope.
The DRAA is for everyone from beginners to advanced amateurs, the club caters to all levels. - Monthly Meetings - Workshops - Dark Sky Site - And much more Still not sure? Find out more!
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