12
August
DDO: The Perseids Meteor Shower (ONLINE)
Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/2hvqrmzzDtg
11
August
Ontario Science Centre: Meteors & Meteorites (ONLINE)
Find out what a meteor is and what causes a meteor shower. Discover the different types of meteorites and get tips to identify them. Then use your new knowledge of space rocks to go searching for meteorites among the Earth rocks. Plus, get a chance to ask an expert from the Institute for Earth and Space Exploration at Western University your burning questions and prepare for the famous Perseids meteor shower, which is set to peak this year on the night of August 11. Let’s look to the stars!
5
August
Dunlap Institute: Astro Trivia Night (ONLINE)
We hope you're staying sharp this summer, space lovers! Because we're bringing you another Astro Trivia Night.
On Thursday, August 5, join us online for astronomy trivia, prizes, and fun. This live, free event starts at 7:00pm EDT.
The direct link is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23r95eUhrMc
*Please Note: While we welcome anyone to participate in Astro Trivia Night, we can only ship prizes within Canada - excluding Quebec.
4
August
Recreational Astronomy Night (ONLINE)
Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/z33Be3H1Ons
28
July
SkyNews: Games in Space - Among Us (ONLINE)
Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/8rmANPW8kak
28
July
ASX Star Talk: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence using the MeerKAT and the Very Large Array Telescope (ONLINE)
Catch our upcoming Star Talk with post-doctoral researcher Dr. Cherry Ng.
25
July
DDO: Ask an Astronomer (ONLINE) (CANCELLED)
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.
Please register for this program by 5:00pm on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. 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.
23
July
DDO Astronomy Speakers Night: Mars – an Active World? (ONLINE)
Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/bFc1cz4P1zc
21
July
SkyNews: Games in Space - Elite Dangerous (ONLINE)
Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/s7glaOuGsSY
20
July
RASC National Society: The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy - Summer Astronomy Round-Up (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.
16
July
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. Deadline to register for this program is Friday July 16, 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.
14
July
SkyNews: Games in Space - Out of Space (ONLINE)
Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/7brjjmJF7-U