Astronomer Terence Dickinson to speak at Science North

The night sky has been a passion for astronomer and author Terence Dickinson. He is editor of SkyNews, Canada’s national astronomy magazine.

He is the author of 14 astronomy books, as well as being a member of the Order of Canada.

Dickinson is the next speaker in the Explore Science Speaker Series at Science North, in the Vale Inco Cavern, Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

His topic is A Voyage to the Edge of the Universe, starting with the stars and constellations seen on a clear night from his backyard in rural Ontario.

“The program includes the most recent views of our neighbouring planets and moons as well as an update on the latest findings about the most distant objects in the universe and the possibilities of humans someday encountering extraterrestrial life,” said Christine Catt, marketing specialist, in a release.

Tickets, $12 for Science North members, or $15 for the public, can be bought online at www.sciencenorth.ca.