At the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO)

Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Official Opening

Saturday, June 9, 2018 -

1:00pm to 4:00pm

Visit the website for event schedule, tour registration and details.

DDO Family Lecture Night - Observe the Moonlight (WAITLIST)

Saturday, October 20, 2018 -

7:00pm to 9:00pm

International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) is a NASA-hosted annual worldwide public event that aims to celebrate our appreciation and understanding of Earth's nearest neighbour through art, culture, and science.

DDO Family Event - Perseid Meteor Shower Eve (WAITLIST)

Saturday, August 11, 2018 -

8:00pm to 10:00pm

The Perseids are the most reliably visible meteor shower at the most favorable part of the summer, the weekend of August 11th, at New Moon.

DDO Family Event - Mars Opposition (WAITLIST)

Saturday, July 28, 2018 -

9:00pm to 11:00pm

The Mars Opposition is our best opportunity to observe the Red Planet for the next several years. Join us at the David Dunlap Observatory to stage the next Martian Invasion of Richmond Hill.

DDO Family Night (WAITLIST)

Saturday, October 27, 2018 -

7:00pm to 9:00pm

This weekend tour introduces families to the wonders of astronomy through an indoor planetarium experience, craft activities for younger visitors and stargazing.

DDO Family Night (WAITLIST)

Saturday, September 15, 2018 -

7:00pm to 9:00pm

This weekend tour introduces families to the wonders of astronomy through an indoor planetarium experience, craft activities for younger visitors and stargazing.

DDO Speaker Night - The Search for Planet 9 (WAITLIST)

Saturday, June 2, 2018 -

9:00pm to 11:00pm

Speaker: Paul Delaney, University Professor, Physics & Astronomy, York University

DDO Perseid Meteor Shower (SOLD OUT)

Thursday, August 11, 2016 - 9:00pm to Friday, August 12, 2016 - 12:00am

Join us to view the Perseid Meteor shower on Thursday evening August 11, 2016 WEATHER PERMITTING

DDO Star Talk and Stargazing (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, August 20, 2016 -

8:15pm to 10:15pm

Star Talk nights offer great talks by great speakers on astronomy, space science and sometimes, science fiction.

DDO Star Talk and Stargazing (SOLD OUT)

Saturday, August 13, 2016 -

8:30pm to 10:30pm

Dr. Rachel Ward-Maxwell, Ontario Science Centre

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada: Toronto Centre

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