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7 October

Northern Lights Party

Gordon's Park RASC Dark Sky Preserve on Manitoulin Islandhttp://gordonspark.com/astronomy-and-stargazing/http://gordonspark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016-NLPT.pdf
6 October

UofT AstroTour: The Butterfly Effect: Chaos theory and its influence on our lives

What would the Solar System look like today if we turned back time and started again? What would life be like if Jesus Christ never existed? These are just a couple of questions that can be answered using Chaos Theory, a fascinating process pervading all facets of the universe from galactic evolution to financial markets. Chaos Theory can be difficult to grasp since it operates on complex systems, but in this lecture Ari Silburt will explain it in simple terms anyone can understand, giving numerous astronomical and everyday examples.
5 October

Perimeter Institute: As We Enter The New Quantum Era

Dr. Michele Mosca, Quantum Information Scientist Quantum theory rewrote the rulebook for physics over a century ago. We have since moved from being curious spectators of the quantum realm to active participants, intricately choreographing quantum effects to achieve specific objectives. We harness quantum effects for precise measurement, more powerful computation, more secure communication, and many more applications yet to be discovered.
5 October

UofT: Helen Sawyer Hogg Distinguished Visitorship Public Lecture

Join Prof. Sheila Rowan—Director of the Institute for Gravitational Research in the School of Physics and Astronomy in the University of Glasgow—as she presents a free public lecture Gravitational Waves, a New Astronomy
5 October

DRAA: Astronomy and Stargazing at the Pickering Library

A general presentation about the vastness of the Universe as well as about the DRAA will be followed by stargazing. The Crescent Moon, Saturn as well as other celestial objects will be observable (weather permitting).
4 October

City Star Party (GO for Tuesday)

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. Our monthly City Star Party is the place to catch universe from within the city limits at Bayview Village Park. If you don't have a telescope then you will find many astronomers who would love to share a view. If you are thinking of buying a telescope, viewing with other people's equipment is the best way to make a good choice. If you have a telescope or binoculars, please bring it!
1 October

Nuit Blanche Toronto: Director X - Death of the Sun, 2016

An immersive experience where the observer will witness a massive sculpture of the sun as it progresses through its life cycle. A deeply personal and highly evocative meditation on human mortality and people's individual place in the universe, this installation portrays the death of the star that sustains this planet.
1 October

Solar Observing (NO GO)

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. Check our home page on the Friday prior for go/no-go calls as this event is weather dependent.
30 September

Capture the Night Sky Astro-Photography Weekend

Gordon's Park RASC Dark Sky Preserve on Manitoulin Islandhttp://gordonspark.com/astronomy-and-stargazing/http://gordonspark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016-CtNS1.pdf
30 September
30 September

New Moon - 8:11pm EDT

Moonless night allowing to see deep sky objects
29 September

Granite Ridge Star Party (Cancelled for 2016)

PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING ISSUES AT THE GRANITE RIDGE PARK, THE STAR PARTY HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR THIS SEASON Granite Ridge Campgroundhttp://www.gatewaytotheuniverse.org/star-parties-special-events.htmlhttp://www.graniteridge.com/