Follow along with our astronomers as they share their love of astronomy at Killarney Provincial Park.
Read about their adventures in the Astronomer In Residence Blog below. For previous years adventures, see the Blog Archive at the bottom of this page.
- How to join in the fun:
- Join the show at Killarney Park: Killarney Public Info
- Check the Schedule of Events at Killarney Park: Killarney Schedule
- Join in our livestream on YouTube: York AICO YouTube
- Apply to BE an Astronomer in Residence: 2024 applications
The 2025 Blog starts May 26th follow along with our AIR adventures!
First air name: May 26 - June 1 2025
Camila and Darius are fifth year undergraduate students while Alex is a recent graduate student from York University in the Physics and Astronomy program. They’ve all worked at the Allan I. Carswell Observatory, helping with telescope operations, public outreach, and research. Camila has focused on variable stars and is currently working with the spectra of stars, Darius has worked as a work-study student and is currently working on intergalactic fast radio bursts, and Alex is helping with implementing the QUAIL telescope system and has plans to become a high school physics teacher. Outside of astronomy, they enjoy things like exploring nature, music, and film photography.
2025 Blog
Blog Archive
Listed below are links to archived blogs from the Astronomer In Residence Program. For more information, please email Dr. Elaina A. Hyde, Director of the Allan I. Carswell Observatory and the Astronomer In Residence program contact.