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7 September

Recreational Astronomy Night (ONLINE)

Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/FaZlOg-lfYg
6 September

RASC, Mississauga Centre: Astronomy Night at the Riverwood Conservancy (GO for Tuesday)

Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to provide stellar views of the Moon, the planets and more. Astronomy Nights fill up fast, be sure to register to save your place for space! Important Information
6 September

Dunlap Institute: Astro Trivia Night! (ONLINE)

The best kind of trivia is astronomy trivia!
2 September

Millennium Square Public Stargazing Series (GO for Friday)

Join us and our sponsor, Durham Skies, for an evening of free public stargazing along the north shore of Lake Ontario at Millennium Square. Observe the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, even Neptune and stars through our telescopes! Check out astronomy literature at our information booth, and ask us questions to learn more about the stars and planets. You can bring your own telescope and we'd be happy to help you set it up and aim it at the Moon.
1 September

UofT AstroTours Keynote: Rediscovering our Scientific Heritage: A Journey through Classical Islamic Astronomy

Join us for the AstroTours Keynote on September 1st! Mubdi Rahman, the Founder and Principal of Sidrat Research, will talk about Classical Islamic Astronomy.
28 August

Ontario Science Centre: Exploring the Cosmos with the James Webb Space Telescope

The first images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have been released, and we’ve never been more curious about the celestial. Join us in the Hot Zone at 2:00pm on Sunday, August 28, for a presentation by Nathalie Ouellette—astrophysicist, science communicator and Canada’s JWST Outreach Scientist. Learn all about the JWST, including Canada’s involvement in its mission, why it’s important and what it has helped researchers learn about the universe so far. Plus, ask Nathalie your most pressing questions about the JWST and our universe!
25 August

NYAA: Starfest 2022

The North York Astronomical Association invites you to attend its annual star party. Starfest 2022 presents “Deep Sky Treasures” on August 25-28, 2022.
14 August

DDO: Ask an Astronomer (ONLINE)

Explore the Universe - from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about the observatory, astronomy and space, telescopes, and the motions of the sky using powerful astronomy software and eye-catching visuals! Only one registration per household is required. Deadline to register for this program is Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 3:00pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
13 August

DDO: Up in the Sky: Perseids Special (ONLINE)

Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/NzE4mi09XCw
11 August

RASC, Hamilton Centre: Liquid Mirror Telescopes: Wave of the Future (or just a ripple…?)

The Hamilton RASC is proud to present Professor Brad Gibson, Head of the Department of Physics & Mathematics, and Director of the E.A. Milne Centre for Astrophysics, at the University of Hull in England.
10 August

RASC, Mississauga Centre: Astronomy Night at the Riverwood Conservancy (GO for Wednesday)

Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to provide stellar views of the Moon, the planets and more. Astronomy Nights fill up fast, be sure to register to save your place for space! Important Information
7 August

DDO: Sunday Sungazing (ONLINE)

Safely observe the Sun with us, from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the Sun!