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July
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.
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7
July
UofT AstroTour: Planet 9 From Outer Space?!
In January of 2016, astronomers presented evidence that a giant planet may be lurking far beyond Neptune, quietly waiting to be found. If it exists, ‘Planet 9’ would be the first solar system planet to be discovered in over 170 years, with all due respect to the fallen Pluto. In this talk, we’ll examine the case for Planet 9, learn about the latest efforts to detect it and figure out if it is going to kill us all. Hint: no.
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7
July
Gateway to the Universe Star Party
Marten River Provincial Parkhttp://www.gatewaytotheuniverse.org/star-parties-special-events.htmlhttps://www.ontarioparks.com/park/martenriver
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4
July
New Moon - 7:01am EDT
Moonless night allowing to see deep sky objects
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1
July
Stargazing Manitoulin
Gordon's Park RASC Dark Sky Preserve on Manitoulin Islandhttp://gordonspark.com/astronomy-and-stargazing/http://gordonspark.com/wp-content/uploads/2016-SM.pdf
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27
June
Globe at Night
Measuring light pollution of your sky, see www.globeatnight.org
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27
June
Dark Sky Star Party (Go for Wednesday)
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. We observe from the Long Sault Conservation area, an hour outside of Toronto. We meet around dusk once a month in the parking lot for views only seen in dark sky conditions. We hold this event on the first clear night of our week-long window, so the date and time are determined closer to.
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26
June
Christie Pits Film Festival: Gravity
Christie Pits Film Festival will open its 6th summer season - called Stranded in Christie Pits! - with the contemporary space odyssey Gravity, which takes us on the nail-biting journey of a medical engineer stranded in space. The evening’s programme will begin with Young Galaxy's sci-fi inspired music video for New Summer, setting the tone for a beautiful and exciting new summer in the Pits. Come join us!
Gravity, directed by Alfonso Cuarón (2013)New Summer - Young Galaxy, directed by Ivan Grbovic (2013)
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25
June
DDO Family and Friends Night (SOLD OUT)
Family Nights are a great introduction to the night sky for our younger (and older) guests. Look through telescopes, make some space crafts, visit the Skylab and find out what's really up there!
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25
June
UofT Planetarium: Are We Alone in the Universe?
Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm
Have you ever wondered whether we’re alone in the universe? We now know that there are billions and billions of other planets in the universe, including many that are similar to Earth. If we aren’t alone, then why aren’t we being visited by little green men? If there is no other intelligent life in the universe, why not? In this show, we’ll explore the possibilities for life elsewhere in the universe, from other planets in our own solar system, to planets orbiting other stars and beyond.
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24
June
RASC Mississauga: Two Galaxies to Rule Them All
George Conidis, PhD Candidate in Physics & Astronomy, York University
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24
June
Beginner’s Astro Imaging Workshop Weekend
UPDATE 2016-05-30: REGISTRATION CLOSEDWe're now only taking waitlist names and will advise you if an opening arises.