Date/Time
Date(s) - 28/05/2025
8:15 pm - 9:15 pm

Where: W.J. McCallion Planetarium, Burke Science Building B149, McMaster University, 1280, Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8S 4L8

Going into space includes an abundance of hurdles. You must deal with weightlessness, a total lack of air, and an environment so vast and empty that Earth’s oceans appear like a drop of water by comparison. But despite this, we still believe humans could colonise the Solar System in the near future. In this show, we will look at the methods that may be used to overcome some of the greatest challenges in space exploration. We will also compare these methods to those seen in pop culture, and determine which ones could be seen in our lifetime.

All ticket sales are final.  Please use our Directions page for information on parking and getting to the planetarium.

A note that this show is not specifically designed for kids – if you are interested in a show designed for a younger audience, please consider our Introductory Astronomy for Kids options (typically on the first Wednesday or the third Saturday of each month).