Dr. Renée Hložek, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics at the University of Toronto, gave a presentation on why supernovae are important in learning how the universe is accelerating.
Even though we are destined to have cloudy skies for the next month, Andy Beaton has given us a few ideas on what to look for in the sky if it clears. What astronomical activities can we pursue if it is cloudy?
Jim Chung shows us how we can image emission nebulae from our backyard without driving 1 or 2 hours to a dark site.
Between Tobermory and South Baymouth on Manitoulin Island, Ontario, the Chi-Cheemaun ferry travels through some of the darkest skies in North America.
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.
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.
Denis Grey highlights the upcoming month's celestial wonders with an emphasis on the November 11 transit of Mercury with the Sun.
Jim Chung shows us some interesting facts about cleaning our telescopic optics that we didn't know.
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.
Immerse yourself in this massive multimedia work by Canadian contemporary artist Director X, renowned director/producer of popular music videos and feature films.
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.
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.
Blake Nancarrow, a member of the RASC, Toronto Centre, takes us on a space tour of the Universe for the upcoming month.
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.
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.