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18 October

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.
18 October

Penumbral Lunar Eclipse

Visible throughout most of the world, the moon will pass into the Earth's penumbra. The Moon's surface will darken noticably as this occurs.
16 October

October Recreational Astronomy Night

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting at the Ontario Science Centre. This is where our members get to show their latest projects, or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with Astronomy.
16 October

NOVA Astronomy Course: The Solar System (3/8)

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.
12 October

DDO Public Star Talk Night

This evening, Dr. Roberto Abraham, Professor & Associate Chair, Dept of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Toronto talks about "Finding your Place in Space & Time".
9 October

NOVA Astronomy Course: Motions of the Sky and Seasons (2/8)

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.
7 October

October City Star Party

Want to see the rings of Saturn? What about bright nebulae or galaxies? Our monthly City Star Party is the perfect place to catch the views within the city. Looking to buy a new scope? Come check out other people's equipment, or bring your own if you're unsure how to use it. We meet once a month during the week of the full moon, at Bayview Village park. It's a short bus ride north of Bayview station. Check our homepage for Go/ No-Go calls as this event is weather dependant.
5 October

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.
5 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.
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.
4 October

2013 Annual IOTA Meeting

The RASC Toronto Centre is hosting the 31st Annual Meeting of the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA)
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