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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

📣We're hiring for two new positions: Postdoctoral positions in both Optical Ground Station Systems for Laser Communications and Integrated Photonics for Adaptive Optics and Optical Communications. Learn more about both opportunities at our website! www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/about/opport…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Congrats to Prof. Laurie Rousseau-Nepton for receiving the Connaught Community Partnership Research Program award for "Astronomical knowledge revitalization: The stone circles project"! www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/8-resear…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congratulations to Prof. Michael Reid, who was recently honoured by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific with the Richard H. Emmons Award for excellence in college astronomy teaching! Learn more here: astrosociety.org/who-we-are/awards/…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Dunlap Institute is seeking applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Experimental Particle Astrophysics. The hiring committee will begin reviewing applications on October 16. Learn more and apply here: www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/postdoctoral…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Calling for applications for the Dunlap Postdoctoral Fellowships! It is awarded to exceptional individuals capable of conducting original research in instrumentation, observation or theoretical areas. www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/dunlap-postd…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Did you catch the lunar eclipse the night of August 27, where 96% of the full moon was covered in the Earth's shadow? Check out these pictures from members of the UofT Astronomy community. 1-Suresh Sivanandam 2-Alice Chow, Markham 3-Alexandros Pratsos, top of Mauna Kea 4-Ilana MacDonald, Toronto

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Dunlap Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Albert Lau took these stunning images at the Algonquin Radio Observatory (ARO) last week. Researchers at the Dunlap Institute use the ARO for Very-Long-Baseline Interferometry, which connects the signal from several telescopes to act as a single instrument!

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

We're excited to join York University and the Allan I. Carswell Observatory at this year's Astro Fair this Saturday! At our booth, we'll be running all kinds of interactive astronomy activities! Hope to see you there! For more information: www.yorku.ca/science/observatory/as…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In a recent Nature paper, the MOTHRA telescope unveils this spectacular image of the Helix Nebula. New features can be seen, revealing how dying stars return the ingredients of life to space! www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/new-image-re…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Did you know that you can learn all about what happened at the Dunlap Institute in 2025 in our Annual Report? Learn about our research, technologies, training and outreach here: www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/about/annual…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#AstronomyonTapTO has lead the way for many events where folks can learn about science in fun informal settings! Read all about it here: www.artsci.utoronto.ca/news/thirsti… And be sure to join us this evening at The Great Hall!

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Meet our third speaker, Biprateep Dey! At #AstronomyonTapTO, he will be telling us about how we can use distant galaxies to map our universe! 🌌 Join Biprateep, Tobias, and Erika next week at The Great Hall on June 19th! More information: www.facebook.com/share/1JfuBKyTzL

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Join us at The Great Hall on June 19th for #AstronomyonTapTO, where our second speaker, Tobias Géron, will tell us about how bars in galaxies may be the source of their demise! Learn more here: www.facebook.com/share/1JfuBKyTzL

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Meet our first speaker for #AstronomyonTapTO coming up Friday, June 19 at The Great Hall! PhD Candidate Erika Hornecker will be talking about Active Galactic Nuclei, caused by material falling into the supermassive black holes at the centre of galaxies! www.facebook.com/share/1JfuBKyTzL

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Astronomy on Tap is back on Friday, June 19th at The Great Hall! Join us for an evening of intriguing talks, fun games, great prizes, drinks, snacks and conversations with astronomers! Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Hope to see you there! www.facebook.com/share/1HwqVXsWJK

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Today the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics turns 18! On May 21, 2008, the Institute was established thanks to the endowment received after the sale of the David Dunlap Observatory. We're so proud of all that has been achieved in the last 18 years and are excited to see what comes next!

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Canada is now at the heart of the world’s largest telescope with the ANDES instrument! Read more about it here: www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/canada-now-a…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

For this year's Helen Sawyer Hogg public lecture, Conny Aerts will explain how asteroseismologists decode tiny stellar vibrations to peer beyond the visible external layers of stars. www.eventbrite.com/e/unravelling-th…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Check out this month's AstroTours on Thursday, May 7th at 8pm! Graduate student Mark Dodici will be talking about how tidal forces play a role in sculpting our Universe! Location: McLennan Physical Labs, 60 St. George st, room 102 More info: www.astro.utoronto.ca/astrotours/in…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

A team of astronomers, lead by U of T's Prof. Adam Hincks, has bolstered the evidence for the existence of one of the most remarkable, yet elusive, phenomena in the universe: pairs of supermassive black holes (SMBH) in orbit around each other in the centres of galaxies. uoft.me/bsmbh

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Kat @whatwouldkatdo.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

At Toronto’s best educational (and free! In this day and age!) event, Astronomy on Tap w/ @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social Another full house.

The cat’s eye nebula- part of a series called Astronomy on Tap, a free lecture series about astronomy and astrophysics

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Tomorrow is the night! Join us at #AstronomyonTapTO at The Great Hall and meet Gustavo, who will tell you all about how to measure large distances with variable stars! Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm! See you tomorrow! www.facebook.com/share/18Tazk4Ti1

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Meet MOTHRA, a telescope built from 1,140 high-end telephoto lenses to achieve the light-gathering power of a 4.8-meter telescope! It's goal is to detect the ultra-faint gas between galaxies. www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/revealing-a-…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Join us at #AstronomyonTapTO this Friday at The Great Hall and meet Ronan, who will tell you all about how stars form in our galaxy! Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm! See you there! www.facebook.com/share/18Tazk4Ti1

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

#AstronomyonTapTO is this Friday! Meet Michael Poon, who will be giving a talk about looking for invisible planets! Join us at The Great Hall on March 13 to hear more! Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm! Learn more here: www.facebook.com/share/18Tazk4Ti1

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Meet our third speaker, Gustavo Medina Toledo! At #AstronomyonTapTO, he will be telling us about how variable stars allow us to take measurements of the distant universe! 🌌 Join Gustavo, Ronan, and Michael next week at The Great Hall Toronto on March 13th! www.facebook.com/share/1DgBxPtYqn

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Join us at The Great Hall on March 13th for #AstronomyonTapTO, where our second speaker, Ronan Kerr, will tell us about how our galaxy produces stars! Learn more at www.facebook.com/share/1DgBxPtYqn

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Meet our first speaker for #AstronomyonTapTO on Mar. 13! Michael Poon will be giving a talk about seeing "invisible" planets with infrared light! See www.facebook.com/share/1DgBxPtYqn for more details!

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Learn about finding intelligent life in the universe with PhD student Pinchen Fan at this month's AstroTours! Location: PB150, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, 144 College St Time: Talk starts at 7pm. Activities to follow from 8-9pm. Learn more: www.astro.utoronto.ca/astrotours/in…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

On Friday, March 13th, Astronomy on Tap returns to The Great Hall! Join us for an evening of great talks, fun games, awesome prizes, and the chance to hang out with real astronomers! Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm! www.facebook.com/share/1DgBxPtYqn #astronomyontapTO

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

📣 The Dunlap Institute is hiring for the position of Lead Software Developer! This two-year term position will involve developing software for CanDIAPL, or the Canadian Data Intensive Astrophysics Platform. Closing date is February 27. More information: uoft.me/CanDIAPL-developer-2026

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Check out tomorrow's Astrotour! Graduate student Nolan Koblischke will be talking about how AI helps astronomers learn about the Universe! Date: Thu, Feb 5 Time: Lecture at 7pm, activities to follow at 8pm Location: Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, rm 150, 144 College St Free, no registration needed!

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

📣 The deadline to apply to the 2026 Dunlap Summer School has been extended to Friday, February 6! To learn more and to apply, please visit: uoft.me/dss2026

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

No one can deny that 2025 has been a whirlwind of a year! Between Astronomy on Tap, the Dunlap Summer School, incredible celestial events and astronomical discoveries, there was certainly enough to keep us busy. Happy holidays from all of us at the Dunlap Institute, and all the best in 2026!

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

📣 Applications are open for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), which runs from May to August! This is a great opportunity for undergraduate students to prepare for a career in scientific research. Apply by Jan. 30! To learn more & apply: www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/training/surp

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

📣 Applications are now open for the 2026 Dunlap Institute Summer School, which this year will have a focus on optical astronomy! Summer School dates: July 20-24, 2026 Application deadline: January 30, 2026 Learn more and apply at www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/training/sum...

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Meet our third speaker, Alicia Savelli! At #AstronomyonTapTO, she will be telling us about how you can see a black hole! ⚫ Join Alicia, Mairead, and Simran next week at The Great Hall Toronto on November 21st! More info: www.facebook.com/share/1CqzNYxZDk

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Join us at The Great Hall on November 21st for #AstronomyonTapTO, where our second speaker, Mairead Heiger, will tell us about where (some of) the elements come from! Learn more at www.facebook.com/share/1CqzNYxZDk

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Welcome to Prof. Sara Seager, who is joining CITA this September! She will be cross-appointed with the David A. Dunlap Department for Astronomy & Astrophysics, the Departments of Physics and Chemistry, with funding from the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics. uoft.me/saraseager

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University of Toronto @utoronto.ca · 12/11/2025

New constellation of academic stars headed to #UofT. Innovation scholar Jacquelyn Pless, economist Mark Duggan & astrophysicist Sara Seager will join the university next year ➡️ uoft.me/bZu

From left: Jacquelyn Pless, Mark Duggan and Sara Seager will join U of T for the start of the 2026-27 academic year

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

📣 We're hiring! Seeking a postdoctoral researcher to work on scientific and technical problems related to the Polarization Sky Survey of the Universe’s Magnetism (POSSUM), a new wide-field polarimetry survey on the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP). uoft.me/postdocradiopol

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Meet our first speaker for #AstronomyonTapTO on Nov. 21! Simran Nerval will be giving a talk about how we can learn about the Universe from the oldest light we can see! See www.facebook.com/share/1CqzNYxZDk for more details!

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Congratulations to Prof. Renée Hložek who was awarded the #NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship at a ceremony in Ottawa yesterday! Read more about Prof. Hložek and the award here: www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/professor-re…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

✨Happy 15th anniversary to Dunlap Institute Director Suresh Sivanandam!✨ On October 25, 2010, Suresh started as a Dunlap Fellow at the Institute, was hired as an assistant professor in July, 2015, and took up the mantle of director in January, 2024. Congratulations for 15 years with the Institute!

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Congratulations to Aishani Chaudhuri for winning this year's Mercedes T. Richards Award for Excellence in Summer Undergraduate Research! Read more: www.dunlap.utoronto.ca/utsc-astrono…

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Dr. Hannah Diamond-Lowe joins AstroTours this month for their annual Keynote Lecture to talk about planets detected by JWST! Stick around for tours and activities after the talk! 🗓️: Oct. 23 ⏰: 7 PM 📍: Rm. 1050, 22 Ursula Franklin st. 💸: Free and no registration! More info: UofT.me/AstroTours

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics @perimeterinstitute.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

CHORD is the next-generation radio telescope that will leverage Canadian astronomical leadership to unveil the mysteries of the cosmos. Details: perimeterinstitute.ca/news/chord-w... @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social @mcgillscience.bsky.social

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

📣 New research alert! An international collaboration of astronomers, including members from the University of Toronto, have detected the brightest Fast Radio Burst (FRB) to date, and using the network of CHIME Outrigger telescopes, have been able to pinpoint its location in a nearby galaxy.

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

This year's Steacie Prize lecture features Prof. Jo Bovy who will delve into the new view of the Milky Way—complex, dynamic, and very much in the process of evolving—and what it implies about galaxy formation, galaxy evolution, and the nature of dark matter.

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Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics @dunlapinstitute.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Professor Emeritus John Percy explores the question of whether or not life can exist on other worlds in his talk next week at the Runnymede @torontolibrary branch! Date: Wednesday April 16 Time: 2 - 3:30pm Location: Runnymede Toronto Public Library, 2178 Bloor Street West

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