The International Astronomical Youth Camp (IAYC) is a three-week-long summer camp in the UK aiming to promote knowledge of astronomy and related sciences in a unique international atmosphere. It is organised by an international team of students and young scientists, all members of IWA e.V. http://www.iayc.org/nextcamp/

Earthshine Astronomy and Space Science Organization and The Riverwood Conservancy (TRC) present this four night course open to budding astronomers ages 12 and up. The course is taught by members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Mississauga Centre. If the sky is clear, there will be observing for 30 minutes after the end of the session. September 8 (7:00-9:00pm)Introduction to the Night Sky September 15 (7:00-9:00pm)Observing the Sun & Moon

Cosmology, black holes, dark matter, universe formation, and an introduction to light pollution. Course wrap up. For more details: http://www.rascto.ca/content/nova-astronomy-course-

Astronomy gear, binoculars, telescope types, selection and use, observing logs, equipment, observing sites, more drawing skills. For more details: http://www.rascto.ca/content/nova-astronomy-course-

Milky Way, deep sky objects, nebulae, star clusters, galaxy formation and types of galaxies. How to observe galaxies and galaxy clusters. Astro-sketching. Introduction to Messier and RASC observing programs. For more details: http://www.rascto.ca/content/nova-astronomy-course-

Stars, distances, magnitude, learning the night sky, constellations. planispheres, coordinate systems, astronomy (planetarium) software, with a brief demo of Stellarium. For more details: http://www.rascto.ca/content/nova-astronomy-course-

Sun, Earth, Moon, tides, eclipses, our Solar System, the Planets, meteor showers, and comets. For more details: http://www.rascto.ca/content/nova-astronomy-course-

Introduction to RASC and Astronomy, overview of the course, astronomy history and "Canada in Space." For more details: http://www.rascto.ca/content/nova-astronomy-course-

If you have joined RASC Toronto Centre in the years of 2016 and 2017 and have yet to attend an orientation get-together, we would like to formally welcome you to the society and to provide information about the activities and opportunities within the Club. We shall help you get started with observing, learning, sharing and enjoying astronomy! Above all, let’s get to know each other. Let us answer questions and address curiosities about the club and discuss anything related to our hobby!

If you have joined RASC Toronto Centre in the years of 2016 and 2017 and have yet to attend an orientation get-together, we would like to formally welcome you to the society and to provide information about the activities and opportunities within the Club. We shall help you get started with observing, learning, sharing and enjoying astronomy! Above all, let’s get to know each other. Let us answer questions and address curiosities about the club and discuss anything related to our hobby!