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4 July

Solar Observing

Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TelusScape 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.
1 July

General Assembly Halifax, NS

Program to be announced on www.rasc.ca
27 June

DDO Family Night (SOLD OUT)

Family Nights are a great introduction to the night sky for our younger guests. Look through telescopes, make some space crafts, visit the Skylab and find out what's really up there! Family Nights require tickets to be purchased in advance. This program runs regardless of sky or weather conditions. If skies are clear you can check out the night sky through a variety of telescopes including the biggest optical telescope in Canada! The evening also includes a presentation in our special Skylab that offers great (virtual) night sky viewing.
27 June

AstroCATS 2015

The Canadian Astronomy Telescope Show is a 2-day event featuring the largest commercial display and sale of telescopes and related astronomical products in Canada. June 27-28 at the Ontario Science Centre. http://astrocats.ca/
23 June

RASC Mississauga: Riverwood Public Observing Night

Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Large telescopes will be set up to give you amazing views of our Moon, the planets and more! Meet at the Chappell House Lawn. In case skies are not suitable for star-gazing on the scheduled date, the event will take place on Wednesday, June 24 at the same time.
22 June

City Star Party

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!
21 June

Summer Solstice

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20 June

DDO Family Night (SOLD OUT)

Family Nights are a great introduction to the night sky for our younger guests. Look through telescopes, make some space crafts, visit the Skylab and find out what's really up there! Family Nights require tickets to be purchased in advance. This program runs regardless of sky or weather conditions. If skies are clear you can check out the night sky through a variety of telescopes including the biggest optical telescope in Canada! The evening also includes a presentation in our special Skylab that offers great (virtual) night sky viewing.
20 June

Solar Observing*

Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TelusScape 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.
20 June

Perimeter Institute: Convergence (WEBCASTS)

There are moments in history when the right people converge at the right place, in the right time, to catalyze something entirely new. Convergence will be one of those moments. Physics is at a turning point. The most sophisticated experiments ever devised are decoding our universe with unprecedented clarity -- from the quantum to the cosmos -- and revealing a stunning simplicity that theory has yet to explain.
19 June

DRAA: Stargazing at Millennium Square, Pickering

Everyone is invited to join the DRAA for a fun evening of stargazing at Millennium Square in Pickering. You will enjoy spectacular views of the Moon, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn and deep space star clusters through big telescopes. The DRAA will have an information booth filled with astronomy literature and hand outs. Do you have a telescope but are not sure how to use it? Bring it along and DRAA members will be happy to help you!