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4 November

Gigantic Jupiter - The Gas Giant at Opposition at the DDO

Join us at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory as, Jupiter, will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years - an astronomical arrangement known as opposition.
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.
21 October

DDO Planetarium Day - October 2023

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

Astronomy Family Night - October 2023

Join us for the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by an age-appropriate celestial activities and a demonstration of the 74” telescope.
14 October

Sun Fun: Annular Solar Eclipse!

Join the Astronomers at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory Astronomers and experience the annular eclipse. Learn about the sun and practice safe solar observing!
29 September

Astronomy Speaker's Night: Taking Back the Night Sky: What We Can Do About Light Pollution

Come to the DDO where Quinton Weyrich, the outreach coordinator for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at the David Dunlap Observatory, as well as a regular Astronomer in Residence at Killarney Provincial Park in Killarney, Ontario, is presenting about the light pollution affecting the night skies!
27 September

Stargazing Night - September 2023 (GO for Wednesday)

Bring Your Own Binoculars and observe the sky from the David Dunlap Observatory!
24 September

DDO: Sunday Sungazing - September 2023

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

Astronomy Speaker's Night - Curiosity’s Got its Head in the Clouds: Eleven Years of Cloud Observations from Gale Crater, Mars

Come to the DDO where Conor Hayes, a PhD candidate in Physics and Astronomy at York University, is presenting about the Curiosity rover on Mars!
23 September

DDO Planetarium Day - September 2023

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