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16 March

Planetarium Day for Little Astronomers - March 2024

Enter a Digital Portable Planetarium and take a journey through the universe led by a DDO astronomer!
14 March

March Break 2024 - Out of this World: The Solar System

The Solar System with all its planets, moons, and asteroids are all around us -- even in your own home!
13 March

March Break 2024 - DDO: Sun Fun!

Join the David Dunlap Observatory Astronomers for an interactive session where participants will see live and pre-recorded telescope views of the solar surface, learn about our nearest star, and practice safe solar observing by making their own pinhole projector.
9 March

March Break 2024 - Space Action: Craters and Comets!

This March Break, join the David Dunlap Observatory to explore some of the dynamic action of space through comets, craters, and more!
16 February

Astronomy Speaker's Night - JWST and the Search for Life in Unexpected Places

Join us at the DDO as June Parsons explore the possible types of planets we might consider when searching for life in the Solar neighbourhood.
25 November

DDO Planetarium Day - November 2023

Enter a Digital Portable Planetarium and take a journey through the universe led by a DDO astronomer!
24 November

Astronomy Speaker's Night - Impact Structures in Ontario

Join us at the DDO as Dr. Mary-Helen Armour speaks about various impact structures in Ontario.
17 November

DDO: Sun Fun! November 2023

Join the David Dunlap Observatory Astronomers for an interactive session where participants will see live and pre-recorded telescope views of the solar surface, learn about our nearest star, and practice safe solar observing by making their own pinhole projector.
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.
27 October

Astronomy Speaker's Night - The Universe Seen in the Eyes of a Fast Radio Burst

Visit a unique historical site in Richmond Hill and experience an engaging presentation led by experts and researchers in astronomy, covering a variety of exciting astronomy topics. After the presentation, participants will tour the observatory and see a demonstration of the 74” telescope pointed to an interesting celestial object for the visitors to view (weather-dependent). Please wear / bring appropriate supplies for being outside. A registered adult must accompany all registered participants under the age of 16.