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11 May

Hamilton Amateur Astronomers: The Nuts and Bolts of Astrophotography

This talk is for people who are just getting into astrophotography. It will cover various equipment setups, camera sensors and settings and the purpose of lights, darks and flats. The talk will also cover how to choose targets that match your capabilities and your equipment. This is not a talk about image processing however it will touch briefly on image stacking. Please note that although astrophotography can be accomplished with video, Digital SLR or CMOS/CCD specialized cameras, this talk will only cover the use of a Digital SLR camera.
28 April

Discover the Universe: Astronomy Teachers Workshop in Toronto

Discover the Universe is pleased to offer a full-day astronomy workshop hosted at the Dunlap Institute at the University of Toronto
19 May

UofT Planetarium: Our Musical Universe (SOLD OUT)

What is the sound of a twinkling star? Can planets keep a beat? How loud was the big bang?
12 May

UofT Planetarium: The Life and Death of Stars

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:15pm The stars in the night sky seem unchanging and eternal, and have remained the same for the history of human civilization. However, over millions and billions of years, new stars are born, live out their long lives, and eventually die in a blaze of glory. In this show, we will be exploring the lives of stars by visiting stellar nurseries, supernova remnants and much more!
11 May
5 May
15 May

Pint of Science: The secret lives of stars

What can we learn from a group of stars that were born at the same time?
14 May

Pint of Science: We are stardust

Have you ever looked up at the starry sky and felt small and insignificant compared to the vastness of the cosmos?
12 May

Heritage Toronto: Campus & Cosmos: Toronto’s Astronomical Heritage

A walking tour which describes how Toronto became a "centre of the universe" for astronomical research, education, and public outreach, in parallel with the growth of our city and country. An introduction to the people, organizations (including RASC), and institutions which have nurtured astronomy in Toronto. Ends up at Science Rendezvous!
20 April

Millennium Square Stargazing Night (GO for Friday)

Everyone is invited to join us and Durham Skies on April 20 for stargazing at the edge of Lake Ontario. Take a free look through different kinds of telescopes (including solar-filtered scopes) to get close-up looks at sunspots, craters on the Moon, Venus, and the springtime constellations. Peer deep into space and try your hand at spotting faint star clusters and nebulae. You can even bring your own telescope along and we'll give you expert advice on how to use it better.