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June
June 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.
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June
June 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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7
June
New moon in June Algonquin Star Party
This star party is a Toronto Centre event and a chance to get an early start on the camping season under the pristine dark skies that Algonquin Park is famous for.
We have no agenda, guest speakers or activities planned except for observing on the beach. We do hope to have a communal campfire each evening for everyone to enjoy.
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June
David Levy: A Night Watchman's Journey
DAVID LEVY
A Night watchman's Journey: My Adventures as a comet discoverer and sky watcher
With more than twenty-two comets discovered, Canadian astronomer David Levy is one of the most successful comet hunters in history. Thanks in part to one of his finds, Shoemaker-Levy 9, we now know more about the role that comet collisions have played in the origin and evolution of life on this world. Mr. Levy will share highlights from his research and how his childhood fascination with the night sky led to a highly satisfying career.
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June
June 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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June
Carr Observatory Open House and Awards Picnic
Carr Observatory Open House and Awards Picnic.
Who can attend: membersFee: freeYou can make a reservation here Location: E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory (CAO)
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30
May
New Members orientation program – First Light (3/3)
Topic: Logging and Sketching your observationsLocation: David Dunlap ObservatoryMore information on this Spring's program.
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28
May
Conjunction of Venus & Jupiter
In the evening sky, Jupiter and Venus will be within 1 degree of each other. Look west near sunset for the sight, and see if you can spot Mercury lurking nearby.
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25
May
Public Family Nights
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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25
May
Penumbral Lunar Eclipse
The first eclipse of 2013 visible in North America- at least most of it. The moon will pass through the Earth's penumbra, causing subtle darkening on the Moon's surface.
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23
May
New Members orientation program – First Light (2/3)
Topic: AstrophotographyLocation: David Dunlap ObservatoryMore information on this Spring's program.
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22
May
Speaker's Night: Stellar Evolution
Stars are born in firey explosions of light, and they die in much the same way. But what happens in the time between? PhD candidate Rachel Ward-Maxwell of McMaster University joins us to talk about how stars evolve.
Who can attend: everyone including non-membersFee: free, free parking after 6pmReservation not needed Location: Ontario Science Centre (Imperial Oil Auditorium)