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9 January

DDO Gigantic Jupiter: The Gas Giant at Opposition

Jupiter is more than twice as massive than the other planets of our solar system combined! Join us at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory as Jupiter, the Earth, and the Sun all align in their celestial dance - an astronomical arrangement known as opposition.
9 January

DDO How to Use Your Telescope

Do you have a telescope, but don’t know how to use it? Come to the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory can help! Bring your telescope to this workshop to have it assessed and to receive one-on-one instruction on its use outdoors!
7 January

Recreational Astronomy Night - January 7, 2026

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
12 December

DDO Astronomy Speaker's Night - December 2025 - Atmospheric Processes on Titan in the Context of the Dragonfly Mission

Experience a presentation led by astronomy experts and researchers and tour the observatory.
6 December

DDO Astronomy Family Night - December 2025 - The Blue Marble

Families will be introduced to the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by age-appropriate celestial activities!
3 December

Recreational Astronomy Night - December 3, 2025 [Online Only]

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
30 November

DDO: Sunday Sungazing - November 2025

Safely observe the sun with us! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the sun!
19 November

RASCTO Speaker's Night: Structure, Composition, and Internal Dynamics of Rocky Planets [Online Only]

Join us as Prof. Charles-Édouard Boukaré explores the Structure, Composition, and Internal Dynamics of Rocky Planets
5 November

Recreational Astronomy Night - November 5, 2025 [Online Only]

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
1 November

DDO Astronomy Family Night - November 2025 - Howl at the Supermoon

Families will be introduced to the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by age-appropriate celestial activities!
26 October

DDO: Sunday Sungazing - October 2025

Safely observe the sun with us! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the sun!