Open House and Awards Picnic at the E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Toronto Centre members and their families are cordially invited to attend the 20th Annual Carr Astronomical Observatory (CAO) Open House and RASC Toronto Centre Awards Picnic on Saturday, July 7th, 2018.
This weekend tour introduces families to the wonders of astronomy through an indoor planetarium experience, craft activities for younger visitors and stargazing.
Dark Sky Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)
Monday, July 9, 2018 to Thursday, July 12, 2018
See the milky way and galaxies with the unaided eye. Point your telescope to find the many dim deep space objects that sprinkle the sky. Away from Toronto's light polution, there is so much to see.
City Star Party (first clear night: Monday, Tuesday or Thursday)
Monday, July 16, 2018 to Thursday, July 19, 2018
Hover above the moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy.
RASC Mississauga: Astronomy Night at the Riverwood Conservancy
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 -
9:00pm to 10:30pm
Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to give you amazing views of the Moon, the planets and more! Meet at the Chappell House Lawn.
York University Observatory: Mars Extravaganza 2018
Tuesday, July 24, 2018 - 9:00pm to Wednesday, August 1, 2018 - 11:45pm
Come join the Allan I. Carswell team at York University to view Mars at opposition. Mars will appear brighter then it has been for 15 years and will not be this bright again until 2035!
Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TELUSCAPE observing pad. This is the area in front of the Science Centre's entrance. We use specialized telescopes that are safe to aim at the Sun.
This weekend tour introduces families to the wonders of astronomy through an indoor planetarium experience, craft activities for younger visitors and stargazing.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 - 8:30pm to Thursday, July 19, 2018 - 12:00am
Receive a detailed introduction to the basics of Astronomy through an indoor presentation. Learn your way around the night sky in an amazing portable planetarium.
