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Aga Khan Museum: The Moon: A Voyage Through Time

March 9, 2019 - August 18, 2019

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first human steps on the moon by discovering the wonder, knowledge, and beauty the moon has inspired through the ages.

Videos: RASC/AAVSO 2019 General Assembly

Here are recordings of the talks given at the RASC/AAVSO 2019 General Assembly which was held at York University in Toronto from June 13-16, 2019.

Video: The Sky This Month May 22 - June 19, 2019

Toronto Centre member Andy Beaton gave a presentation on what to look out for in the world of astronomical observation for the upcoming month.

Stephen Bulger Gallery: The Final Frontier | Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing

June 28, 2019 - August 31, 2019

This exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing, and our enduring fascination with what lies beyond our atmosphere.

Ontario Science Centre: Summer of Space

Join us for a Summer of Space with new space-themed exhibitions, IMAX® films and a planetarium show. Throughout the summer, enjoy special monthly programming on Canada’s contribution to space, the Moon and the future of space exploration.

Ontario Science Centre: Apollo 11: First Steps Edition

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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of NASA’s Apollo 11 mission with this thrilling cinematic experience that showcases the real-life moments of humankind’s first steps on the Moon.

Ontario Science Centre: Astronaut

May 19, 2019 - September 2, 2019

Calling all aspiring astronauts - your mission starts now with this special exhibition. Discover what it’s like to live like an astronaut, including how to sleep, eat, shower and use the toilet in space!

Ontario Science Centre: Women in Space

May 19, 2019 - September 2, 2019

A captivating tale of space exploration featuring the industry’s brightest female scientists—from Canada and beyond—whose work has helped NASA and the Canadian Space Agency prepare for the future.

Ontario Science Centre: LANDER: From Avro to Apollo

July 20, 2019 - September 2, 2019

Learn about the remarkable story of a Canadian engineer whose influence on the Apollo program led to landing a human on the Moon.

Aga Khan Museum: Farewell Moon

Wednesdays, August 21 - September 11, 2019, 4:00pm to 8:00pm

Enjoy a magical moment under Luke Jerram’s ethereal Moon sculpture! The exhibition, The Moon: A Voyage Through Time has closed, but this five-metre wide replica of the moon has been extended until September 15.

Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area

April 27, 2019 - September 28, 2019

What's better than viewing the night sky the way it's meant to be seen? Seeing it with dozens of other stargazers!

Video: The Sky This Month April 24 - May 21, 2019 "The Mother's Day Edition"

On April 24, 2019, Bryon Czarnik, a member of the Toronto Centre, presented the upcoming month's celestial highlights geared to the Mother's Day theme, which will be celebrated this year on May 12, 2019.

The Sky This Month - Apr 24 to May 21, 2019

The content for the Sky This Month presented by Bryon Czarnik at the Recreational Astronomy Night on April 24, 2019, including event dates and times, sky charts, and observing targets can be found in the accompanying PDF document.

RASC Video: "The Life of Neil Armstrong: Myth and Reality" with James R. Hansen

A Royal Astronomical Society of Canada live stream presentation of the Ruth Northcott Memorial Lecture, which was held at York University, Toronto, on June 15, 2019.

Tribute to Charline Norgrove

The RASC, Toronto Centre lost a longtime member, Charline Norgrove, on May 27, 2019. Here is a loving tribute from her daughter, Sherry Boyer.