How Did the Universe Begin?
Prof. Barth Netterfield’s lifelong journey into faith, physics and astronomy
Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics
The 10 Most Romantic Places at U of T
Alumni choose their favourite spots to woo that special someone
When Time Began
A new telescope may shed light on the universe’s first moments
Astronomy’s Answer Man
A U of T grad student has created a website where anyone can pose burning questions about astronomy – and receive an expert reply
Life on Earth, Mars and Beyond
The inaugural Toronto Science Festival, hosted by U of T, will feature leading scientists addressing fundamental questions about human existence
String Theory
U of T’s yo-yo master finds the secret to unwinding
Planet Hunters
With the discovery of hundreds of worlds around other stars, will we find that Earth is not alone in bearing life?
Planetary Mysteries
Discoveries of new planets outside our solar system are forcing astronomers to rethink theories of how planets form
The World’s Largest Telescope
As scientists prepare the next-generation space telescope, University of Toronto astronomers are pushing for an even larger ground-based scope
To Boldly Go
U of T's Dunlap Institute will step up the search for worlds beyond our solar system
A Blast into the Universe’s Past
Astronomy prof Barth Netterfield stars in new documentary about a high-flying telescope
Ghost Worlds
The search for other Earths
The Proof Is Out There
In the early 1970s, black holes were just a topic for scientific speculation. Then astrophysist Tom Bolton began pondering the matter