Skip to main content
19 September

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, September 15, 2021 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.
17 September

DDO: Astronomy Speakers Night (ONLINE) (CANCELLED)

Join us, from the comfort of your home! This program will feature live-stream views from the DDO's 74-Inch telescope (Weather permitting). Explore breaking news from space and current research into what lies beyond our home planet! Each night, we’ll take a virtual tour of the DDO, hear from our speakers about their own amazing space research, and ask them all our questions about what they know and what they’re discovering.
14 September

RASC National Society: The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy - Space and Astronomy Books (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.
12 September

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!
11 September

Dunlap Institute: Planet Party! (ONLINE)

Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/MR8CTh-mwSo
8 September

Recreational Astronomy Night (ONLINE)

Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/OtcXETzmLN8
25 August

ASX Star Talk: Pursuing multiple lines of enquiry into cosmic dawn and cosmic noon (ONLINE)

Curious about cosmology? Catch the ASX’s next Star Talk with postdoctoral researcher Dr. Dongwoo Chung on August 25!
22 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!
18 August

York University Allan I. Carswell Observatory: 1M Anniversary Teletube (ONLINE)

Announcing another Allan I. Carswell Observatory Special Event! The 1m Telescope Anniversary!
17 August

RASC National Society: The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy - Gas Giants (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.
13 August

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. Only one registration per household is required. Please register by Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 5:00pm. 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.