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Course Description

Are you ready for a cosmic adventure to the stars and beyond? 

Set sail for a mesmerizing journey across the cosmos to experience the incredible mysteries and wonders of our universe with these three topics:

1. Amazing Time Travel in Movies and Real Science

Explore the fascinating world of time machines and the intersection of imaginative Hollywood movies with the reality of time travel based on cutting-edge astrophysics. Play a game of “Time Travel Tourist!” to unravel the mysteries of time travel into the future or past—and the baffling paradoxes that arise such as the grandfather and twin paradoxes.

2. The Quest for Alien Life – Are We Alone?

Where are all the aliens? Why haven’t we met them yet? What do they look like? Are UFOs really evidence of visiting aliens? When and where might we discover alien life in the future? Living in the golden age of astronomy and space exploration, we could uncover the answers in our lifetimes. Behold possible images of aliens, informed by our knowledge of science and evolution.

3. Cosmic Treasures – Unveiling Ancient Doomsday Meteorites 

Delve into the mysteries of apocalyptic meteorites, akin to 4.5-billion-year-old time capsules from the dawn of our Solar System and Earth’s birth!

Instructor

Tom Vassos is an astronomer, university instructor, founder of Cosmologists Without Borders, member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and author of several books in “The Inspiring Universe Collection” series. Mr. Vassos is a science communicator who is frequently invited as a guest expert on radio and television (TV interviews). He is the Astronomer-in-Residence for Royal Caribbean and Holland America cruise lines, leading eclipse expeditions worldwide. Mr. Vassos’ teaching career spanned 35 years at the University of Toronto and he is teaching two upcoming astronomy courses in the Fall 2024, including one at Toronto Metropolitan University. Mr. Vassos delights in imparting his knowledge to space enthusiasts, young minds and lifelong learners everywhere.

Location

Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)

  • Parking is free.
  • Download the facility map (PDF) to find facilities and parking lots.
  • Check Grand River Transit for public transit locations, times and fees

 

Notes

  • Lecture Time : 9:00 am to 12:00pm 
  • Lecture Cost:  $22.00 + HST
  • Participants must register before the day of the lecture.
  • Laurier’s online registration system accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
  • You will only be able to purchase 1 seat at the time of registration. If looking to register more than 1 person, each registrant will require their own account to complete the registration.
  • Lectures are non-refundable

Contact

Please email lall@wlu.ca with any questions

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