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October
Public Open House at CAO
All are cordially invited to an Open House at the RASC Toronto Centre's E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory (CAO) on Blue Mountain. The Open House will offer presentations on astronomical themes as well as guided stargazing as weather permits. More information on the event can be found here.
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5
October
October Solar Observing
Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TelusScape observing pad. We meet the first Saturday of every month with our 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 dependant.
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4
October
2013 Annual IOTA Meeting
The RASC Toronto Centre is hosting the 31st Annual Meeting of the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA)
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4
October
Gravenhurst Family Star Party
Star party organized by local entusiasts. There will be a talk by Terence Dickinson. For more information, see the PDF with details below or contact Alan Keates at 705-687-4364 or e-mail gerryflaherty@rogers.com
Who can attend: everyone including non-membersFee: free (for accomodation options see pdf)Reservation needed for accomodation Organized by: Gravenhurst, local communityLocation: Gravenhurst
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3
October
Uranus at Opposition
Uranus will be at its closest approach to the Earth, its face fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best chance to view or photograph the blue-green planet, though you'll need a powerful scope to resolve the finer details.
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2
October
NOVA Astronomy Course: Observing (1/8)
New Observers to Visual Astronomy (NOVA) is an 8-week introductory course that is designed to show the novice astronomer the wonders of the night sky and how to enjoy them. No experience required. A telescope is not required.
For more information see this web page.
Who can attend: members / everyone including non-membersFee: free You can sign up on this web page Location: Ontario Science Centre
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30
September
October Dark Sky Star Party
Want to learn to image? Want to see galaxies and the milky way naked eye? Want to do it less than an hour from Toronto? Then join us for our monthly Dark Sky Star Party at the Long Sault Conservation area. We meet around dusk once a month in the parking lot for views only seen in dark sky conditions. Check our homepage for Go/ No-Go calls as this event is weather dependant. 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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27
September
Toronto Science Festival
The first annual Toronto Science Festival brings together scientists from the University of Toronto and around the world to celebrate the best way we have of understanding the Universe: science.
This year, we explore the theme of Life in the Universe through an array of public talks, panels, performances, films and events.
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25
September
Observing the Apollo Landing Sites on the Moon
Observing the Apollo Landing Sites on the Moon - from the Earth and From Lunar OrbitBy: Randy Attwood - RASC Mississauga Centre
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21
September
DDO Public Star Talk Night
Star talk nights offer great talks by great speakers on astronomy, space science and sometimes, science fiction. You'll also have a chance to tour the Observatory and (weather permitting) check out the night sky through a variety of telescopes set up on the lawn and through the big scope in the Main Dome. If the weather gods are angry, you can check out the (virtual) night sky in our new Skylab. Star talk nights run regardless of weather conditions.
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20
September
DDO Public Family Night
Family Nights are a great introduction to the night sky for our younger guests. Look through telescopes, 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 new Skylab that offers great (virtual) night sky viewing.
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14
September
DDO Public Star Talk Night
Star talk nights offer great talks by great speakers on astronomy, space science and sometimes, science fiction. You'll also have a chance to tour the Observatory and (weather permitting) check out the night sky through a variety of telescopes set up on the lawn and through the big scope in the Main Dome. If the weather gods are angry, you can check out the (virtual) night sky in our new Skylab. Star talk nights run regardless of weather conditions.