Explore the Universe - from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about the observatory, astronomy and space, telescopes, and the motions of the sky using powerful astronomy software and eye-catching visuals! Only one registration per household is required. Deadline to register for this program is Wednesday, August 10, 2022 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.

The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have been released, and we’ve never been more curious about the celestial. Join us in the Hot Zone at 2:00pm on Sunday, August 28, for a presentation by Nathalie Ouellette—astrophysicist, science communicator and Canada’s JWST Outreach Scientist. Learn all about the JWST, including Canada’s involvement in its mission, why it’s important and what it has helped researchers learn about the universe so far. Plus, ask Nathalie your most pressing questions about the JWST and our universe!

The North York Astronomical Association invites you to attend its annual star party. Starfest 2022 presents “Deep Sky Treasures” on August 25-28, 2022.

Have you ever looked through a telescope? Take a tour of the night sky through a telescope and snap a photo or two of your favourite celestial body. Learn about the phases of the Moon, get an up-close look at the planets, and gaze at the brightest stars (weather permitting).

Join us for the AstroTours Keynote on September 1st! Mubdi Rahman, the Founder and Principal of Sidrat Research, will talk about Classical Islamic Astronomy.

The best kind of trivia is astronomy trivia!

Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to provide stellar views of the Moon, the planets and more. Astronomy Nights fill up fast, be sure to register to save your place for space! Important Information

Safely observe the Sun with us, from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the Sun!

Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for this four-night course, where you will be introduced to observing the night sky. After the course, you will be able to identify the brighter stars and constellations and have a basic understanding of the motion of the night sky. You'll have a chance to use binoculars and telescopes to observe the Moon, the Sun, planets, and whatever else you might find the the deep skies. Course Topics September 8 | Introduction to the Night Sky

Stars vary in brightness due to a number of different astrophysical processes. We'll cover the main types, share some examples to monitor in the summertime - with unaided eyes, binoculars, and any size of telescope.