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18 June

UofT Planetarium: Imagining the Size of the Universe

Showtimes: 7:00pm, 8:00pm, and 9:00pm There are many misconceptions about our universe, and the most common one is also the simplest – its size. Our universe is much bigger than we imagine it to be, and only through visual aid (such as a planetarium) can one really grasp the true dimensions of it. This planetarium show will journey through the different scales of the universe, starting with familiar objects like the moon and the Earth, and ending with the furthest reaches of the observable universe.
18 June

Beaches Library: Exoplanets and the Quest for Extraterrestrial Biology

Amaury Triaud, whose research has led to the confirmation of 48 new nearby exoplanetary systems, discusses how one finds a planet and the techniques that will soon tell us whether life forms have arisen on planets outside our solar system. What's Out There? Lectures in Astronomy presented in collaboration with the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics.
16 June

New Moon

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

Dark Sky Star Party

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.
14 June

DDO 80th Anniversary

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE DOME! We're celebrating 80 years of stargazing with an open house on Sunday, June 14 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Home to the largest optical telescope in Canada, the David Dunlap Observatory represents a unique place in Canadian scientific history. Since 2009, the DDO has been operated by the Toronto Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as an education and public outreach facility.
13 June

Solar Observing (NO GO)

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.
11 June

New Moon in June Algonquin Star Party at Mew Lake Campground

Mew Lake Campground, Algonqiun, Ontario, Canada See www.rascto.ca
8 June

Globe at Night

Measuring light pollution of your sky, see www.globeatnight.org
6 June

Open House and Awards Picnic at the E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory

You and your families are cordially invited to attend the 18th Annual Carr Astronomical Observatory (CAO) Open House and RASC Toronto Centre Awards Picnic on Saturday, June 6th, 2015. With ample shelter available in the house and observatory, this is a rain or shine event, so plan to be there. It provides a great opportunity to network and socialize with your fellow members.
5 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.
4 June

Canadian Music Centre: Opus Testing: NASA Remixed

From decades-old radio transmissions to the ringing of ionized matter, NASA’s audio archive has a ready supply of compelling and otherworldly sounds, and artists from around the world have been making use of the material. The Canadian Music Centre has invited Canadian composers to use sounds downloaded from NASA’s archive to create their own electronic piece or soundscape. On Thursday, June the 4th, you will be treated to a live presentation of the new pieces.