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29 October

ASX Star Talk: Mapping the Milky Way in the Age of Gaia (ONLINE)

Catch the ASX’s next Star Talk on October 29 at 5:00pm! The guest speaker is Dr. Joshua Speagle, a Banting & Dunlap Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Statistical Sciences, David A. Dunlap Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, and the Dunlap Institute for Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Toronto.
26 October

RASC National Society: The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy - Autumn Binoculars Observing and Halloween Targets (ONLINE)

Join us online to learn basic astronomy that you can do on your own from your backyard! We'll give you the tools to learn astronomy on your own at home, along with some observing goals to try. All you need is your computer! A pair of binoculars will help, but are not necessary. Sessions are always on Tuesdays at 3:30pm ET, but frequency of sessions changes.
24 October

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!
23 October
21 October

Dunlap Institute: Astro Trivia Night! (ONLINE)

Attention astronomy fans! We hope after a summer break that you're rested and ready for another Astro Trivia Night! Play games, win prizes, and challenge your friends! It all starts Thursday, October 21 at 7:00pm EDT. The live link to play will be posted here, soon. Can't wait to see you there! *Please note that while anyone can play trivia games, we can only ship prizes within Canada - excluding Quebec.
19 October

SkyNews: Subs and Stars: Lesson 2 (ONLINE)

So you’ve managed to open PixInsight, download the free Lagoon Nebula package from SkyNews and stack the LRGB and Hydrogen-alpha data into an image. Now you want to do more.
16 October

Indus Space: International Observe the Moon Night (ONLINE)

This event unites Moon enthusiasts and curious people worldwide on one day each year to look at and learn about the Moon. Meet space professionals and explore Moon-related topics in a virtual setting. Get a chance to connect with organizations and people who are passionate about the Moon, space and STEAM.
12 October

RASC National Society: The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy - Astronomy at Other Wavelengths (ONLINE)

Join us online to learn basic astronomy that you can do on your own from your backyard! We'll give you the tools to learn astronomy on your own at home, along with some observing goals to try. All you need is your computer! A pair of binoculars will help, but are not necessary. Sessions are always on Tuesdays at 3:30pm ET, but frequency of sessions changes.
6 October

Recreational Astronomy Night (ONLINE)

Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/-TILMj1ytEM
6 October

Perimeter Institute: A New View of the Universe from the Earth’s South Pole (ONLINE)

Physicist Naoko Kurahashi Neilson will share her experiences researching fundamental particles at the remote IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica.
6 October

Ontario Science Centre: Ask an Astronaut (ONLINE)

What does it take to become an astronaut? Find out from Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Joshua Kutryk. Learn about Joshua’s education, training and his aspirations to explore outer space. Plus, discover more about Canada’s role in the upcoming NASA-led Artemis missions, which are sending humans back to the Moon. What do you want to ask Joshua? Prepare your questions for a chance to have them answered live. Tune in for this exciting event!