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21 April

North-East Astronomy Forum

http://www.rocklandastronomy.com/neaf.html
28 June
3 July

Western: Summer Space Camp 2018

In the summer months of July and August, the Centre for Planetary Science & Exploration (CPSX) at Western University offers a Space Science and Technology themed summer camp for children ages 9 to 11.
29 July

International Astronomical Youth Camp

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/
7 September

RASC Mississauga: Explore the Night Sky Astronomy Course

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
5 December

NOVA Astronomy Course (6/6)

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-
28 November

NOVA Astronomy Course (5/6)

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-
21 November

NOVA Astronomy Course (4/6)

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-
14 November

NOVA Astronomy Course (3/6)

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-
7 November

NOVA Astronomy Course (2/6)

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-