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February
Astronomy Family Night - Feburary 2024
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.
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January
Astronomy Family Night - January 2024
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.
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December
Astronomy Family Night - December 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.
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November
DDO: Sunday Sungazing - November 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!
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November
DDO Planetarium Day - November 2023
Enter a Digital Portable Planetarium and take a journey through the universe led by a DDO astronomer!
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November
Astronomy Speaker's Night - Impact Structures in Ontario
Join us at the DDO as Dr. Mary-Helen Armour speaks about various impact structures in Ontario.
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November
Astronomy Family Night - November 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.
17
November
DDO: Sun Fun! November 2023
Join the David Dunlap Observatory Astronomers for an interactive session where participants will see live and pre-recorded telescope views of the solar surface, learn about our nearest star, and practice safe solar observing by making their own pinhole projector.
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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.
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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.