Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 19, 1994
• Invested on: May 03, 1995

Many Canadians have developed an interest in the wonders of astronomy thanks to his popular books on the subject. His guide for backyard astronomers, Nightwatch, is one of many books he has written for both children and adults. As a commentator for CBC radio's Quirks and Quarks, an author and a columnist, he has unveiled a world of discovery for thousands of amateur astronomers.