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29 October

DDO: Up in the Sky (ONLINE) (CANCELLED)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! This program provides an illustrated one-hour presentation and discussion about what exciting celestial events to look for each season. The events and phenomena will be explained using simple language, with recommendations about how best to observe and photograph them.
29 October

RASC, Mississauga Centre: Speaker Night – Dr. Michelle Thaller (ONLINE)

Space’s Scariest Monsters: Neutron Stars and Black Holes
29 October

Ontario Science Centre: Family Trivia Night: Hallowe'en Fun (ONLINE)

Kick off your Halloween weekend and test your knowledge of spooky science, from creepy crawlies here on Earth to the mysterious depths of outer space. Be amazed by live views* of Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and other eerie celestial objects from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s telescope as we explore the dark night sky. All you need to play is a piece of paper and a pencil—and family members who are ready for a frightfully fun time! *Please note that live views through the telescope will be weather permitting
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.