CAO Spring 2026 Work Party
The Spring Work Party was held at the E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory (CAO) on Saturday, 2 May. Members of the CAO Committee were joined by other members of the Toronto Centre as well as 7 volunteers from the David A.
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June
RHDDO How to Use Your Telescope - June 2026
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!
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June
RHDDO Astronomy Speaker's Night - June 2026 - What (out of) the World are Fast Radio Bursts?
Experience a presentation led by astronomy experts and researchers and tour the observatory.
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July
RHDDO Summertime Telescope Night - July 2, 2026
Come view the summer sky through Canada's largest optical telescope!
Tickets are limited and can be purchased at the door of the RHDDO.
This event will only run if the weather is clear!
Please check the RASC-TO website for a final go/no-go message prior to heading out.
Who can attend: Ages 7 and up
Fee: $12
Registration Link: In Person
Location: Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (RHDDO)
Main Telescope at the CAO Upgraded
During the Spring Work Party from May 2nd - 3rd, the control system on the the main telescope in the Geoff Brown Observatory was upgraded to a new technology platform (MKS 6000 control system). This mini-project involved:
Next Speaker and Social Night at the RHDDO - May 20th
On May 20th the Toronto Centre will be hosting a simulcast of our Speaker's Night at the historic David Dunlap Observatory in Richmond Hill followed by a s
Winter Access at the CAO
The Carr Observatory is open this winter on a limited basis as follows:
