New Observers to Visual Astronomy (NOVA) is an 8-week introductory course that is designed to show the novice astronomer the wonders of the night sky and how to enjoy them. No experience required. A telescope is not required. For more information see this web page. Who can attend: members / everyone including non-membersFee: free You can sign up on this web page Location: Ontario Science Centre

The first annual Toronto Science Festival brings together scientists from the University of Toronto and around the world to celebrate the best way we have of understanding the Universe: science. This year, we explore the theme of Life in the Universe through an array of public talks, panels, performances, films and events.

The AstroCATS Committee has sadly decided that proceeding with AstroCATS 2017 is not in the best interests of the RASC Hamilton Centre, attendees, and especially for our valued vendors. We will however, proceed with the very popular Canadian Astrophotography School (CAPS).

Join the Ottawa Centre during Canada's 150th anniversary for the 2017 RASC General Assembly. See the GA website for more details.

Topic: Logging and Sketching your observationsLocation: David Dunlap ObservatoryMore information on this Spring's program.

Topic: AstrophotographyLocation: David Dunlap ObservatoryMore information on this Spring's program.

Topics: Orientation to RASC Toronto Centre activities, facilities and all perks and “Astronomy on a budget”Location: David Dunlap ObservatoryMore information on this Spring's program.

Are you a new (or unintentional) telescope owner? Can't figure out which end of the telescope to look through? Baffled and confused by terms like collimation, finder alignment, polar alignment, eye relief, declination, etc.? Telescope in the closet collecting dust, instead of photons?We can help!