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7 December

DDO Gigantic Jupiter: The Gas Giant at Opposition

Jupiter will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years - an astronomical arrangement known as opposition. Astronomers will have views through telescopes (weather dependent).
13 December

DDO Astronomy Family Night Dec 2024: Mariner 2's Close Encounter

Families will be introduced to the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by age-appropriate celestial activities while interacting with RHDDO Astronomers!
23 November

City Star Party: Long Branch Park (Pilot Project) November 2024

Hover above the Moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy.
26 October

Millennium Square - See the Comet Party (GO for Saturday)

Join us for a rare chance to see a brilliant comet as it graces our western sky after sunset.
26 October

City Star Party: Long Branch Park (Pilot Project) October 2024 - 2 (GO for Oct 26)

Hover above the Moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy.
5 October

City Star Party: Long Branch Park (Pilot Project) - We are GO for Tonight October 5, 2024

We are piloting a new City Star Party at Long Branch Park to catch universe from within the city limits. If you don't have a telescope then you will find many astronomers who would love to share a view.
12 October

DDO Astronomy Family Night - International Astronomy Day! - October 2024

Families will see a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by age-appropriate celestial activities. The 74” telescope is under restoration and will not be available for this program.
14 September

Millennium Square Moon Gazing - September 2024 (GO for Saturday)

Join us for an evening of moon watching along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square for International Observe the Moon Night.
28 September

City Star Party: Long Branch Park (Pilot Project) - September 2024

We are piloting a new City Star Party at Long Branch Park to catch universe from within the city limits. If you don't have a telescope then you will find many astronomers who would love to share a view.
8 September

City Star Party: Long Branch Park (Pilot Project) - We are GO for September 8, 2024

We are piloting a new City Star Party at Long Branch Park to catch universe from within the city limits. If you don't have a telescope then you will find many astronomers who would love to share a view.