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Video: Imaging Emission Nebulae from your Backyard

Jim Chung shows us how we can image emission nebulae from our backyard without driving 1 or 2 hours to a dark site.

Video: A Cruise and a Collection of Conjunctions

Between Tobermory and South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, the Chi-Cheemaun ferry travels through some of the darkest skies in North America.

Video: A High Resolution View of Icy Mars with Dr. Isaac Smith

Ever wondered what Mars will look like close up? Well Dr. Isaac Smith gave a presentation about his research using high resolution images of Mars and what he has learned from them.

SkyNews: Job Posting - Managing Editor

Join our team! The RASC is looking for a new Managing Editor to help take SkyNews - The Canadian Magazine of Astronomy and Stargazing to the next level. Application deadline: October 31, 2019.

Video: The Sky This Month Oct 9 - Nov 12, 2019

Denis Grey highlights the upcoming month's celestial wonders with an emphasis on the November 11 transit of Mercury with the Sun.

Video: What You Never Knew about Cleaning Optics

Jim Chung shows us some interesting facts about cleaning our telescopic optics that we didn't know.

Video: Quality Astrophotography on a Budget

Ever feel disheartened about the lack of a budget to get into astrophotography? Well, Adrian Aberdeen gives us a few ideas on how to get into astrophotography in a way that is less painful to your wallet.

OSC Nuit Blanche: Life of the Earth | Death of the Sun

Saturday, October 5, 2019 - 7:00pm to 7:00am

Immerse yourself in this massive multimedia work by Canadian contemporary artist Director X, renowned director/producer of popular music videos and feature films.

Video: Heavenly Help to the Rescue with Major Ted King (ret.)

Major Ted King (ret.), a pioneer and operations expert in COSPAS-SARSAT, presented the history and development of this program and the key role Canada played in its evolution.

Video: Pegasus Pocket Powerbox Review

RASC, Toronto Centre member Denis Grey reviewed the Pegasus Pocket Powerbox at the Recreational Astronomy Night meeting held on September 11, 2019 at the Ontario Science Centre.

Video: The Sky This Month September 11 - October 9, 2019

Blake Nancarrow, a member of the RASC, Toronto Centre, takes us on a space tour of the Universe for the upcoming month.

The Sky This Month Sep-Oct 2019

The gas giants—Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, and Uranus—are on display in evenings for the next few weeks. There are a number of interesting eclipse, transit, and shadow transit events at Jupiter.

RASC National Society: Job Posting - Executive Director

The RASC’s Toronto headquarters is experiencing significant growth and requires a seasoned, experienced executive to work with its small, committed staff to take astronomy programming, partnerships and outreach to the next level. Application deadline: September 18, 2019.

Video: The Sky This Month Aug 14 - Sept 10, 2019

On August 14, 2019, Andy Beaton, a member of the RASC, Toronto Centre presented the astronomical highlights of the upcoming month. He spoke at the Recreational Astronomical Night meeting held at the Ontario Science Centre.

RASC Toronto Centre is Committed to Increasing Diversity and Inclusion

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Toronto Centre affirms our commitment to increasing diversity and inclusion in our membership and public outreach services.