Heads up! Literally. You won’t want to miss the annual Perseid meteor shower, which peaks on August 11 and 12. Find out what causes these fast-moving meteors to appear in our summer sky — and maybe even spot a few! Can’t catch a falling star? Never fear. With telescope observing, comet making and an out-of-this-world expert who’ll provide an update on the OSIRIS-REx mission to asteroid Bennu, there’s astronomical proportions of fun to be had by the whole family.

Let's explore High Park's amazing and mysterious bat populations and the astronomical wonders above us with the help of our new telescope!

See Mars at its best and brightest! Mars will be closer than it has been in 15 years and we’re celebrating with an evening star party. On July 27, 2018, Mars will be the third brightest object in our evening sky, only behind Venus and the full Moon. Discover the meaning of “opposition” — when Mars and the Sun are on opposite sides of the Earth — and what makes this occurrence unique. Observe Mars up close using a telescope, engage in hands-on, Mars-themed activities and find out about the latest in Martian science from a self-described “professional Martian.”

By the end of July the red planet will be the closest and brightest it has been in 15 years. To celebrate this special event, the Hamilton Centre RASC will host an outreach event at Spencer Smith Park in Burlington. Also visible will be Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and the Moon and the club is excited to share views of these heavenly bodies with anyone who wishes to have a look through one of our telescopes. The telescopes will be set up near the water, behind Spencer’s At The Waterfront restaurant. Look for the huge compass etched in the concrete.

Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/ohdMPJbMcK8

In this profusely-illustrated, non-technical presentation, you will see the universe, as revealed by astronomy, is just as exciting as the universe of science fiction and video games - and it's real! And you can see it, study it, and understand it! Presented by Dr. John Percy, who is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto, in Astronomy & Astrophysics, and in Science Education. Followed by questions and discussion.

Enjoy and learn about the night sky through an engaging presentation delivered by an astronomer. Learn about history, mythology and how to identify star constellations overhead. This is a family-friendly event.

Enjoy and learn about the night sky through an engaging presentation delivered by an astronomer. Learn about history, mythology and how to identify star constellations overhead. This is a family-friendly event.

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:15pm

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:15pm