# Event Details - **Event Name**: Space Camp Saturday: Radio Astronomy - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Learn all about Radio Astronomy through our feature talk & watch the planetarium film "Big Astronomy".About this EventSpace Camp Saturday – Monthly Exploration for the Whole FamilyJoin us every last Saturday of the month for Space Camp Saturday, a hands-on boot camp into hot topics in space science. Each month brings a new theme—from space exploration to special relativity—led by special guests from the UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy. Families can enjoy interactive talks, demos, and activities designed to spark curiosity (recommended ages 10+).Space Camp Saturday is FREE FOR MEMBERS! Register here: https://go.spacecentre.ca/9C6Ic1August: Radio AstronomySpace Camp Saturday is back in August with an exciting topic: Radio Astronomy! Join us on Saturday, August 29 from 1:30–5:00PM at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre for an afternoon of discovery.First, watch our immersive planetarium show - Big AstronomyBe transported to the remote mountains of Chile to explore cutting-edge telescopes and meet the people who keep them running day and night to unlock the secrets of the universe.Then continue with our feature talk - Looking Through: Mapping the Last 13 Billion Years to See the First 400,000The cosmic microwave background is a snapshot of the universe just 400,000 years after the Big Bang. To study it, astronomers must first account for the Milky Way’s radio and microwave emission. This talk explores how mapping our Galaxy reveals cosmic rays, ionized gas, interstellar dust, and unexpected signals helping us better understand both the Milky Way and the early universe.Speaker Bio:Dr. Thomas J. Rennie is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of British Columbia, where he specialises in analysing and interpreting radio maps of the Milky Way. After obtaining his Ph.D. in Manchester (UK), Dr. Rennie joined UBC to work on the Canadian Galactic Emission Mapper (CGEM) project, which focuses on a new telescope being built at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) in Penticton, BC. CGEM maps will play a key role in a global effort to further our understanding of our Galaxy and to look deeper and reveal the echo of the Big Bang (the Cosmic Microwave Background, or CMB) and probe the very earliest moments in the history of the universe.Finally, end with a scavenger hunt! Explore the Cosmic Courtyard while guided by the scavenger hunt. Complete it for a pin and certificate!This is your chance to explore the universe's evolution through a fun, family-friendly environment, perfect for budding astronomers and space enthusiasts (recommended ages 10+).Space Camp Saturday is FREE FOR MEMBERS! Register here:https://go.spacecentre.ca/9C6Ic1 https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/066a4910-a386-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w592-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/069e7870-a386-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/06c142b0-a386-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/06d82610-a386-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMPlanetarium Film: Big AstronomyInfo: Be transported to the remote mountains of Chile to explore cutting-edge telescopes and meet the people who keep them running day and night to unlock the secrets of the universe.🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PMFeature Talk: Looking Through: Mapping the Last 13 Billion YearsHost: Dr. Thomas J. RennieInfo: The cosmic microwave background is a snapshot of the universe just 400,000 years after the Big Bang. To study it, astronomers must first account for the Milky Way s radio and microwave emission. This talk explores how mapping our Galaxy reveals cosmic rays, ionized gas, interstellar dust, and unexpected signals helping us better understand both the Milky Way and the early universe.🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMScavenger Hunt around the Space CentreInfo: Follow along and complete tasks from our activity guide specially curated for this event to take you on a journey of exploration and learning! Collect your certificate at the end of the adventure! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/space-camp-saturday-radio-astronomy/100001997049614155 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, trips-adventures, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes - Location: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 300, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre - **lat**: 49.276281 - **long**: -123.14443900000003 - **full address**: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Space Camp Saturday: Radio Astronomy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/c4d222af5ff38c8267bc6b864a0276e331a95c1cd87a0d3352b87455ff7a2cda-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786250568 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Space Camp Saturday: Radio Astronomy being held? - **A:** Space Camp Saturday: Radio Astronomy takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Space Camp Saturday: Radio Astronomy? - **A:** Space Camp Saturday: Radio Astronomy is organized by H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Space Camp Saturday: Radio Astronomy is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Vancouver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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