The moon is between us and the sun. Without the moon in the sky at night, deep sky objects are easier to observe.

This event has been postponed to the fall. A new date will be set at a later time.

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!

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. Talks start at 7:30, socializing starts at 7:00.

Prude Ranch near Fort Davis, Texashttps://texasstarparty.org/

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm and 9:00pm The stars in the night sky seem unchanging and eternal, and have remained the same for the history of human civilization. However, over millions and billions of years, new stars are born, live out their long lives, and eventually die in a blaze of glory. In this show, we will be exploring the lives of stars by visiting stellar nurseries, supernova remnants and much more!

Everyone is invited to join us and Durham Skies on May 19 for stargazing at the edge of Lake Ontario. Take a free look through different kinds of telescopes to get close-up views of craters on the Moon and spectacular Jupiter! Learn the names of the stars of spring and the constellation patterns they form. Peer deep into space and try your hand at spotting faint star clusters and nebulae. You can even bring your own telescope along and we'll give you advice on how to use it better.

Though we live in the most technologically advanced society in history, belief in pseudoscience and the paranormal has never been more popular. In this talk, Michael De Robertis, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at York University, will describe what is meant by "pseudoscience" and the "paranormal" using a number of examples - from astrology to UFOs, from the Bermuda Triangle to telekinesis - and why there is little credible evidence for their support.

“The most incomprehensible thing about the Universe is that it is comprehensible.” — Albert Einstein

The quest for ever-clearer views of the sky has driven astronomers to put telescopes in some pretty remote places, ranging from arid deserts, to the tops of mountains, and even the middle of Antarctica. Professor Keith Vanderlinde talks about his work with the 10m South Pole Telescope, and the science that convinced him to undertake an eleven-month "winterover" position working on-location with the telescope.

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Come out and join us for an evening of laughs and science! Hear science enthusiasts to talk about their passion for science in a unique way. A song, stand-up, comedy skit, spoken word; The possibilities are endless! MC/Compere – Elliann Fairbairn, Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (@ElliannFairbair) Liona Davies, Ontario Science Centre