York University: Astronomy Teachers Workshop - July 8-9, 2015
Certificate Program: Teaching Astronomy Through Fun Hands-on Activities Inspired by the Latest Discoveries
2015 Robotics & Film Making Camps - July 27-31 and August 24-28
For the first time, the David Dunlap Observatory will be offering science/arts day camps this summer. We're partnering with the wonderful people at Logics Academy and The Director's Cut to offer kids an amazing experience.
Deneb Shines
Although conditions were not good at the Carr Astronomical Observatory on Saturday June 13, member Steven Fanutti captured this image of Deneb with part of the Milky Way and a hint of the North American Nebula.
The Sky This Month for June 3 to July 8 , 2015
On Wednesday, June 3, 2015, Chris Vaughan presented The Sky This Month covering the period from June 3 to July 8, 2015. The attached PDF document contains detailed notes and additional information. There's lots to see!
New Meeting Location
For our June, July, and August 2015 meetings, we will be meeting at a new location on the University of Toronto downtown campus.
- Earth Sciences Centre
- 5 Bancroft Avenue
- Room B142
The Sky This Month for Apr 22 to May 20, 2015
On Wednesday evening's Recreational Astronomy Night meeting, Chris Vaughan presented The Sky This Month.
David Dunlap Observatory donated to the RASC
Dedicated Astronomers Given Canada's Largest Telescope
David Dunlap Observatory donated to Toronto Centre of Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
New Members orientation program – First Light - Spring 2015
Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Toronto Centre invites new members and their family who are also members, to join an orientation get together – First Light.
Gold Medal Members
Image courtesy Sharmin Chowdhury
Congratulations to Aidan Aird, Mélanie Seabrook and Emma Seabrook on winning gold medals last weekend in the York Region Science and Technology Fair.
The Sky This Month (Mar 25 - Apr 22, 2015)
On Wednesday, March 25, Chris Vaughan presented the astronomical highlights for the next month. The presentation content, with selected charts and diagrams, is in the PDF below.
Upcoming Asteroid Occultations April 2015
Sometimes objects like the moon, planets or asteroids move in front of a star. An observer in the right location can see the star disappear or dim for a few seconds then brighten again.
Deep in Orion
(Click on image to embiggen)
Lynn Hilborn created this image from deep in the heart of the constellation Orion.
From the Horsehead Nebula to M78 and onward to Bernard's loop.
Jupiter with Ganymede transit and Io
Beautiful Image of the planet Jupiter by Jim Chung. The Great Red Spot is also visible. Click on the image to embiggen.
Upcoming Asteroid Occultations March 2015
Sometimes objects like the moon, planets or asteroids move in front of a star. An observer in the right location can see the star disappear or dim for a few seconds then brighten again.
The Sky This Month Feb-Mar 2015
March is the best month to try the Messier Marathon. We start the month off with a Lunar X opportunity. Later this week one might see the "Handle of Moon" and the naked-eye occultation of lambda Geminorium.