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20 December

DDO: Ask an Astronomer (ONLINE)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! Join science writer, astronomer, geophysicist, planetary scientist and RASC member Chris Vaughan in exploring the night sky! He’ll show you what’s up in the sky tonight and answer your space-related questions! Depending on the weather, you may even be able to see views of the sun through our solar scope! Deadline to register for this program is Thursday December 17, 2020 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.
21 December

York University Allan I. Carswell Observatory: Jupiter and Saturn - The Great Conjunction of 2020 (ONLINE)

Announcing a Special Event at the Allan I. Carswell Observatory: Jupiter and Saturn - The Great Conjunction of 2020, Dec 21 from 4:00pm Toronto local time! A conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn only happens about once every 20 years (which is why it is called a great conjunction). Don’t miss out on this great view. Tune into the Allan I. Carswell Observatory’s YouTube page at 4:00pm on Dec 21, 2020 and enjoy the show!
21 December

RASC National Society: Global Star Party with Explore Scientific (ONLINE)

RASC is partnering with Explore Scientific to bring you a star party of epic proportions! Explore Scientific will be livestreaming throughout the day on their channels (list and links available here).
23 January

DDO: Up in the Sky (ONLINE)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! This program provides an illustrated one-hour presentation and discussion about what exciting celestial events to look for each season. The events and phenomena will be explained using simple language, with recommendations about how best to observe and photograph them. All participating family members must be registered. Deadline to register for this program is Friday January 22, 2021 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.
24 January

DDO: Ask an Astronomer (ONLINE) (CANCELLED)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! Let us help you explore and understand the night sky! A DDO Astronomer will provide accurate and detailed answers to your astronomy and space-related questions in simple language using pictures, illustrations and sophisticated computer simulations during these live video meetings. Deadline to register for this program is Friday January 22, 2021 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.
2 February

RASC National Society: The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy - Step Outside and Travel Through Time (ONLINE)

Join us online to learn basic astronomy that you can do on your own from your backyard! We'll be hosting introductory astronomy courses every other Tuesday at 3:30pm EDT. They'll give you the tools to learn astronomy on your own at home, along with some observing goals to try. All you need is your computer! A pair of binoculars will help, but are not necessary.
21 May

RASC/SkyNews: Truth at the Eyepiece (ONLINE)

Join RASC archivist Randall Rosenfeld as he explores why hand-drawn astronomical pictures look odd to us, and the implications for what "truth at the eyepiece" may really mean.
11 February

RASC National Society: Astronomy today, Framing the future (ONLINE)

Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/P36B8HWSPnA
15 February

ASX Annual Symposium: Mysteries of the Universe (ONLINE)

Learn astronomy from leading research scientists across the globe! From the University of Toronto to the University of Cambridge, astronomers at the frontier of space research and exploration are set to speak at the Astronomy and Space Exploration Society’s 17th annual symposium — themed “Mysteries of the Universe” — from February 15–17.
16 February

RASC National Society: The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy - Observing the Moon (ONLINE)

Join us online to learn basic astronomy that you can do on your own from your backyard! We'll be hosting introductory astronomy courses every other Tuesday at 3:30pm EDT. They'll give you the tools to learn astronomy on your own at home, along with some observing goals to try. All you need is your computer! A pair of binoculars will help, but are not necessary.