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W.J. McCallion Planetarium
(Hamilton, Ontario)
Next Public Show — May 16, 2012
To see a full list of all future shows, please click on "Public Show Schedule" on the left.
Visitors should reserve tickets via the link below or call (905) 525-9140. Tickets MAY be available at the door, but this is not guaranteed. If a show appears to be sold out check back within the period of two days before the show as this is when most cancellations occur.
Topic: The Hubble Space Telescope
Introduction:In the last 20 years, the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has taken the deepest and most detailed optical images ever taken, giving us remarkable insights into our universe. In this show, we'll explore Hubble's tumultuous history, starting with its conception in the 1940s, examining how scientists designed and built it and the dramatic story of how they repaired its critical mirror flaw once it was in space. We'll show many of Hubble's amazing discoveries and its stunning images that have transformed astronomy. This show will conclude by presenting the next generation of space telescopes which - if Hubble's legacy is any indication - will most certainly revolutionize the field of astronomy again.
Reserve Tickets:Reserve Tickets



Special "Transit of Venus" Viewing Event — June 05, 2012
Time:5:30pm until sunset
Visitors are welcome to simply take a quick peak as they are passing, or stay to enjoy all of the observable Transit.
Location:McMaster University campus:
Near Parking Lot Q which is located next to the Alumni House and also near the bridge over Cootes Drive (see Locations and Directions page)
Details:Join the McCallion Planetarium presenters to view this rare and special event. Venus will begin to pass in front of the Sun at 6:04pm. We will be set up with the Department of Physics and Astronomy's 30cm telescope, and we will also have a limited number of individual glasses to safely observe the Sun and the Transit.
Note:The Sun must never be viewed directly with the naked eye.
This event is weather-permitting: it will go ahead if there are only clouds (we can hope for them to part), but will be cancelled in the event of rain or other inclement weather.
Reserve Tickets:Reservations for this viewing event are not required.