30
September
ASX Star Talk: Hands-On Astronomy — Building Instruments to Measure Our Cosmos (ONLINE)
Professional astronomy has long since moved past the telescopes of Kepler and Galileo. How do the massive astronomical instruments you see in the news work, and how are they designed? To find out more, join us online on Wednesday, September 30 at 6:00pm. Prof. Abigail T. Crites will be taking us step-by-step as she deconstructs the astrophysicists' toolbox! As always, everyone is welcome!
25
September
Millennium Square Stargazing (first clear night: Friday or Saturday) (CANCELLED)
Everyone is invited to join us and Durham Skies for stargazing at the edge of Lake Ontario. Take a free look through different kinds of telescopes (including solar-filtered scopes) to get close-up looks at sunspots, craters on the Moon, and planets visible in the current night sky. Peer into deep space and try your hand at spotting faint star clusters and nebulae. You can even bring your own telescope along and we'll give you expert advice on how to use it better.
22
September
RASC National Society: The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy - How to Get the Most Out of Your Telescope (ONLINE)
Struggling to set up your telescope? Can’t see Jupiter as clearly as you want to? We’ll set up our scopes to show you exactly what we do each time, give you some tips to make your telescope observing sessions even better, and recommend some gadgets and accessories.
21
September
Pickering Public Library: Shoot the Moon (GO for Monday) (ONLINE)
You are invited to a Zoom meeting called "Shoot the Moon" in which we use live views of the crescent Moon to examine its major features like craters and mountains, and talk about their formation. The meeting will be held on the first clear night from Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25. Please check our website starting September 21 for a Go/No-Go announcement.
21
September
Ingenium/uOttawa: Indigenous Star Knowledge Symposium - Fall Equinox (ONLINE)
Symposium featuring gathering of Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, Elders, educators and scholars to share and exchange towards reclaiming, preserving, and revitalizing Star Knowledge with Indigenous communities worldwide.
21
September
City Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday) (CANCELLED)
Hover above the Moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy. Our monthly City Star Party is the place to catch universe from within the city limits at Bayview Village Park. If you don't have a telescope then you will find many astronomers who would love to share a view. If you are thinking of buying a telescope, viewing with other people's equipment is the best way to make a good choice. If you have a telescope or binoculars, please bring it!
17
September
Ontario Science Centre: Hot air or big news: life on Venus? (ONLINE)
In a year filled with previously unimagined news, this announcement might have been the most surprising: Scientists have identified signs of possible life, not far out in the galaxy, but right next door, on Venus. Or rather, over Venus, in its clouds. Join our staff astronomer and ask your questions about Venus, phosphine and whether this news has more science fact or science fiction.
17
September
RASC National Society: Explore the Universe - Autumn Equinox (ONLINE)
Happy Fall Equinox! We'll spend this session talking a bit about what equinoxes and solstices actually are, and will then jump into some lunar targets.
16
September
Recreational Astronomy Night (ONLINE)
Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/IAbBkJgb2Cg
14
September
Dark Sky Star Party (first clear night: Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) (CANCELLED)
See the Milky Way and galaxies with the unaided eye. Point your telescope to find the many dim deep space objects that sprinkle the sky. Away from Toronto's light polution, there is so much to see. We observe from the Long Sault Conservation area, an hour outside of Toronto. We meet around dusk once a month in the parking lot for views only seen in dark sky conditions. We hold this event on the first clear night of our week-long window. Check our homepage for GO/NO-GO calls as this event is weather dependent.
12
September
Dunlap Institute: Planet Party! (ONLINE)
Watch the recorded video: https://youtu.be/b1HoUsDjXxI
12
September
Solar Observing (CANCELLED)
Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TELUSCAPE.