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3 February

Solar Observing at Ontario Science Centre - February 2024

Enjoy safe views of the Sun every first Saturday of the month at the Ontario Science Centre!

Millennium Square, Pickering

Once a month, weather permitting, from April through October, the RASC holds a public star party at Millennium Square. Located on the shore of Lake Ontario, views to the south are out over the lake and away from the worst of the urban light pollution endemic in the GTA. These darker skies provide opportunities for the general public to view the moon, planets and brighter celestial objects through a selection of telescopes. Dates and go/nogo status for these gatherings can be found on the Millennium Square Events page.

To reach Millennium Square from the 401, take exit 394 to Whites Road South. make a quick left onto Bayly Road and follow it East to Liverpool Road. Make a right onto Liverpool Road and follow it South to the lake.
Latitude
43º 40' 43" N
Longitude
79º 17' 25" W
Parking
There is a large parking lot to the left ( East ) of Liverpool road immediately before the pedestrian bridge to the square.
13 January

Solar Observing at Ontario Science Centre - January 2024 (NO-GO due to weather)

Enjoy safe views of the Sun every first Saturday of the month at the Ontario Science Centre!
19 January

Astronomy Family Night - January 2024

Join us for the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by an age-appropriate celestial activities and a demonstration of the 74” telescope.
2 December

Astronomy Family Night - December 2023

Join us for the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by an age-appropriate celestial activities and a demonstration of the 74” telescope.
9 December

Solar Observing at Ontario Science Centre - December 2023 (NO-GO for December 2)

Enjoy safe views of the Sun every first Saturday of the month at the Ontario Science Centre!
17 November

Astronomy Family Night - November 2023

Join us for the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by an age-appropriate celestial activities and a demonstration of the 74” telescope.
11 November

Solar Observing at Ontario Science Centre - November 2023 (GO for November 11)

Enjoy safe views of the Sun every first Saturday of the month at the Ontario Science Centre!
4 November

Gigantic Jupiter - The Gas Giant at Opposition at the DDO

Join us at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory as, Jupiter, will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years - an astronomical arrangement known as opposition.
22 November

The Giant Planets at the Richmond Hill Public Library

Join us to learn about the surprising features of the gas giants, Jupiter and Saturn, and ice giants, Uranus and Neptune.