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11 October

DDO: Virtual Mars Madness Event (ONLINE) (SOLD OUT)

Broadcasting Live from the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory!
12 October

DDO: Virtual Mars Madness Event (ONLINE)

Broadcasting Live from the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory!
20 December

DDO: Ask an Astronomer (ONLINE)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! Join science writer, astronomer, geophysicist, planetary scientist and RASC member Chris Vaughan in exploring the night sky! He’ll show you what’s up in the sky tonight and answer your space-related questions! Depending on the weather, you may even be able to see views of the sun through our solar scope! Deadline to register for this program is Thursday December 17, 2020 at 3:00pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
23 January

DDO: Up in the Sky (ONLINE)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! This program provides an illustrated one-hour presentation and discussion about what exciting celestial events to look for each season. The events and phenomena will be explained using simple language, with recommendations about how best to observe and photograph them. All participating family members must be registered. Deadline to register for this program is Friday January 22, 2021 at 3:00pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
24 January

DDO: Ask an Astronomer (ONLINE) (CANCELLED)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! Let us help you explore and understand the night sky! A DDO Astronomer will provide accurate and detailed answers to your astronomy and space-related questions in simple language using pictures, illustrations and sophisticated computer simulations during these live video meetings. Deadline to register for this program is Friday January 22, 2021 at 3:00pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
27 February

DDO: Up in the Sky (ONLINE)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! This program provides an illustrated one-hour presentation and discussion about what exciting celestial events to look for each season. The events and phenomena will be explained using simple language, with recommendations about how best to observe and photograph them. All participating family members must be registered. Deadline to register for this program is Friday February 26, 2021 at 3:00pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
28 February

DDO: Ask an Astronomer (ONLINE)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! Let us help you explore and understand the night sky! A DDO Astronomer will provide accurate and detailed answers to your astronomy and space-related questions in simple language using pictures, illustrations and sophisticated computer simulations during these live video meetings. Deadline to register for this program is Friday February 26, 2021 at 3:00pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
27 March

DDO: Up in the Sky (ONLINE)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! This program provides an illustrated one-hour presentation and discussion about what exciting celestial events to look for each season. The events and phenomena will be explained using simple language, with recommendations about how best to observe and photograph them. All participating family members must be registered. Deadline to register for this program is Friday March 26, 2021 at 3:00pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
28 March

DDO: Ask an Astronomer (ONLINE)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! Let us help you explore and understand the night sky! A DDO Astronomer will provide accurate and detailed answers to your astronomy and space-related questions in simple language using pictures, illustrations and sophisticated computer simulations during these live video meetings. Deadline to register for this program is Friday March 26, 2021 at 3:00pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
12 April

DDO: Out of this World Spring Break! (ONLINE)

Join our astronomers from the comfort of your home with our family friendly Spring Break virtual programming! Take a virtual tour of the DDO and the night sky. Find out what’s up in the night sky tonight and make your own Star Finder. Only one registration per household is required. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.