Dark Sky Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)
Monday, July 1, 2019 to Thursday, July 4, 2019
See the Milky Way and galaxies with the unaided eye. Point your telescope to find the many dim deep space objects that sprinkle the sky. Away from Toronto's light polution, there is so much to see.
UofT AstroTour: Stargazing from Chile: Exotic Supergiants at the Magellan Telescope
Thursday, July 4, 2019 - 9:00pm to 11:00pm
Much of modern astronomy research is performed at our computers; even observations at telescopes are now often controlled remotely. However, there are still observatories around the world where astronomical discoveries are made in-person.
Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TELUSCAPE observing pad. This is the area in front of the Science Centre's entrance. We use specialized telescopes that are safe to aim at the Sun.
City Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)
Monday, July 8, 2019 to Thursday, July 11, 2019
Hover above the Moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy.
RASC Mississauga: Astronomy Night at the Riverwood Conservancy
Tuesday, July 9, 2019 - 9:00pm to 10:30pm
Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to provide amazing views of the Moon, the planets and more!
In this profusely-illustrated, non-technical presentation, you will see the universe, as revealed by astronomy, is just as exciting as the universe of science fiction and video games - and it's real!
This event is held if the previous event did not happen because of overcast skies. Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TELUSCAPE observing pad.
Visit a unique historical site in Richmond Hill and experience an engaging presentation led by expert and researchers in astronomy, covering a variety of exciting astronomy topics.
Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 8:30pm to Thursday, July 18, 2019 - 12:00am
Receive a detailed introduction to the basics of astronomy through an indoor presentation, an amazing portable planetarium, and outdoor viewing of the night sky through binoculars and telescopes.
Aga Khan Museum: Workshop - Moon Mission With Bettina Forget
Saturday, July 20, 2019 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Imagine you’re on a lunar base, ready explore to the Moon. Your mission is to document a region of the Moon of your choice – maybe the Ocean of Storms, the Sea of Tranquility, the Peninsula of Thunder, or the Bay of Rainbows.
Families will be introduced to the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by age-appropriate celestial activities and a demonstration of the 74" telescope.
Be inspired by the cosmos and paint your version of the night sky, galaxy, or planet! Find your inspiration from an astronomer who will start with a short introduction to an astronomy-themed topic, and with an artist-in residence.
Dark Sky Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)
Monday, July 29, 2019 to Thursday, August 1, 2019
See the Milky Way and galaxies with the unaided eye. Point your telescope to find the many dim deep space objects that sprinkle the sky. Away from Toronto's light polution, there is so much to see.
City Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)
Monday, August 5, 2019 to Thursday, August 8, 2019
Hover above the Moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy.
