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17 November

Astronomy Family Night - November 2023

Join us for the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by an age-appropriate celestial activities and a demonstration of the 74” telescope.
17 November

DDO: Sun Fun! November 2023

Join the David Dunlap Observatory Astronomers for an interactive session where participants will see live and pre-recorded telescope views of the solar surface, learn about our nearest star, and practice safe solar observing by making their own pinhole projector.
15 November

Speaker's Night: Galactic Evolution: Unveiling the Structure of Galaxies

Join us as Rajveer Seehra, an Astrophysics student at University of Manitoba, delves into the world of galaxy formation and evolution, focusing sharply on the structures that define these grand celestial objects.
11 November

Solar Observing at Ontario Science Centre - November 2023 (GO for November 11)

Enjoy safe views of the Sun every first Saturday of the month at the Ontario Science Centre!
4 November

Gigantic Jupiter - The Gas Giant at Opposition at the DDO

Join us at the Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory as, Jupiter, will make its closest approach to Earth in 59 years - an astronomical arrangement known as opposition.
1 November

Recreational Astronomy Night - Nov. 1, 2023

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
28 October

To the Moon! With CSA Astronaut Jeremy Hansen

Learn all about NASA’s Artemis II mission from Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen at the Ontario Science Centre!
27 October

Astronomy Speaker's Night - The Universe Seen in the Eyes of a Fast Radio Burst

Visit a unique historical site in Richmond Hill and experience an engaging presentation led by experts and researchers in astronomy, covering a variety of exciting astronomy topics. After the presentation, participants will tour the observatory and see a demonstration of the 74” telescope pointed to an interesting celestial object for the visitors to view (weather-dependent). Please wear / bring appropriate supplies for being outside. A registered adult must accompany all registered participants under the age of 16.
21 October

Millennium Square Public Stargazing 2023 - October (NO-GO for Saturday)

No-Go for Staurday due to clouds. We're sad to say that that concludes out 2023 season. We hope to see you next year in April!
21 October

DDO Planetarium Day - October 2023

Enter a Digital Portable Planetarium and take a journey through the universe led by a DDO astronomer!
20 October

Astronomy Family Night - October 2023

Join us for the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by an age-appropriate celestial activities and a demonstration of the 74” telescope.
19 October

City Star Party - October 2023 (NO-GO for Thursday)

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.