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February
Astronomy Speaker's Night - JWST and the Search for Life in Unexpected Places
Join us at the DDO as June Parsons explore the possible types of planets we might consider when searching for life in the Solar neighbourhood.
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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.
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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.