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29 July

National Star Party

On this date, public star parties will be held across the country in honour of the 150th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada. Join us at the Ontario Science Centre as we unite under one sky and celebrate Canadian contributions to astronomy with telescope observing*, storytelling, live astronomy and space-themed demonstrations, and hands-on activities.  *Telescope observing is weather permitting. In the event of poor weather, star party activities will proceed on the Carlton Cards Mezzanine.
29 July

UofT: Canada 150 Star Party

The Canada 150 Star Party at the University of Toronto will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Join us for this FREE telescope viewing night! If it is clear, you will be able to observe a first quarter Moon and the planets Saturn and Jupiter. Even the International Space Station will make a pass or two that night. We will be handing out Dunlap eclipse glasses that can be used for the upcoming solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. Plus, there will be plenty of U of T astronomers on hand to answer your questions.
29 July

The Blue Mountains Public Library: Library Observatory Night

Join us for a night of learning and exploration with a lecture at L.E. Shore Memorial Library, Astronomy – The Art, followed by a trip to the Carr Observatory to view the planets, galaxies and stars.
8 August

Northern District Library: The Great North American Eclipse

Join Dr. Jennifer West as she discusses a brief history of eclipse viewing. Learn about the partial solar eclipse that will be visible in Toronto on August 21, 2017.
12 August

Vaughan Public Libraries: Solar Eclipse Information Session

The upcoming solar eclipse is fast approaching! For information on what it is and how to safely observe it, attend this information session hosted by RASC Toronto Centre member Chris Vaughan.
20 August

Dunlap Institute: Toronto Chinatown Festival

Join the Dunlap Institute on August 20th at the Toronto Chinatown Festival (多伦多华埠节) where the theme for 2017 is "Meeting Across the Milky Way." Drop in and see the Sun through solar telescopes, learn how to safely look at the August 21 solar eclipse, talk to astronomers and more!
12 August

Perseid Meteor Shower (SOLD OUT - WAITLIST ONLY)

Join us on a trip from downtown Toronto to dark skies to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower.
20 August

Hamilton Youth Poets: August Eclipse Slam!

Attention all Indigo children! On August 21st our earth will be experiencing a total solar eclipse. For those of you who don’t know what that is, a solar eclipse is when the moon passes between the sun and the earth, inevitably blocking the sun from the earth's view and completely encasing parts of our world in its dark shadows.
21 August

UofT: Solar Eclipse at the CNE

Join us on August 21 at the Canadian National Exhibition to view a partial solar eclipse. Get a free pair of eclipse glasses to let you view the eclipse safely and see the Sun through our solar telescopes. Meet University of Toronto astronomers to learn about the eclipse and to get all your burning astronomy questions answered. See live streams of the eclipse from regions of totality and compete for prizes!
21 August

Vaughan Public Libraries: Astronomical Event of the Decade

Join us as we celebrate the biggest cosmic event of the year, a solar eclipse! We will be safely observing from the patio of the Civic Centre Resource Library.