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Chasing Shadows – Preparing for the Total Solar Eclipse


Greg Crawford, DeanPresented by Dr. Rupinder Brar, Senior Teaching Professor of Astronomy and Physics with Ontario Tech University’s Faculty of Science.

Join Dr. Brar at the Regent Theatre on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 to get prepared and learn all about Ontario’s upcoming Total Solar Eclipse, occurring on the afternoon of Monday, April 8, 2024. Dr. Brar will engage and enlighten you on the science of eclipses and empower you to safely view the eclipse yourself. There won’t be another Total Solar Eclipse passing through Southern Ontario this century so come get ready for this rare event!

This is a free event and everyone in attendance will get a pair of eclipse viewing glasses. 

Tickets are required and can be booked here!

 https://tickets.regenttheatre.ca/eventperformances.asp?evt=985

Read the Global New's article on the event here!

https://globalnews.ca/video/rd/060f7490-c562-11ee-9c6f-0242ac110004/?jwsource=cl