RASC Toronto | Astronomy and space events, observing the night sky from Toronto, GTA and Southern Ontario

Video: The Sky This Month July 17 - August 14, 2019

On July 17, 2019, Chris Vaughan outlined the astronomical highlights in the next month during "the dog days of summer," with a "celestial" explanation.

The Sky This Month for July 17 to August 14, 2019

The attached PDF contains notes and details for Chris Vaughan's presentation of the The Sky This Month - the Lazy, Hazy, Dog Days of Summer Edition, presented at the RAN meeting on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

Toronto Reference Library: Retro Futures

May 18, 2019 - July 28, 2019

The 50th anniversary of NASA's first successful lunar landing, the Apollo 11 mission of 1969, is the inspiration for this nostalgic trip back to futures-that-might-have-been, as seen from the starry eyes of early science fiction writers.

Toronto Centre Awards Picnic 2019

Sunday, July 28, 2019 - 1:00pm to 7:00pm

This year’s Awards Picnic for RASC members and their families will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019 from 1:00pm until 7:00pm at the David Dunlap Observatory.

Dark Sky Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)

Monday, July 29, 2019 to Thursday, August 1, 2019

See the Milky Way and galaxies with the unaided eye. Point your telescope to find the many dim deep space objects that sprinkle the sky. Away from Toronto's light polution, there is so much to see.

Millennium Square Stargazing (first clear night: Friday or Saturday)

Friday, August 2, 2019 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm

Everyone is invited to join us and Durham Skies for stargazing at the edge of Lake Ontario.

OSTC: Stargazer's Delight 2019

August 2, 2019 - August 4, 2019

August 10, 2019 - August 13, 2019

Once the sun sets on the MS Chi-Cheemaun, the starry panorama of the night will unfold before your eyes.

City Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)

Monday, August 5, 2019 to Thursday, August 8, 2019

Hover above the Moon like an astronaut and get eye-to-eye with the planets. Find colourful stars, star clusters, bright nebulae and even another galaxy.

hEr VOLUTION/Indus Space: All About Space Girls Program

Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - 10:00am to Friday, August 9, 2019 - 4:00pm

In order to deliver world-class programming, we partnered with Indus Space to bring you a summer program like no other: All About Space!

Solar Observing

Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TELUSCAPE observing pad. This is the area in front of the Science Centre's entrance. We use specialized telescopes that are safe to aim at the Sun.

DDO Astronomy Night

Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 8:30pm to 11:00pm

Visit a unique historical site in Richmond Hill and experience an engaging presentation led by expert and researchers in astronomy, covering a variety of exciting astronomy topics.

Space Matters: Space Educators Institute

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 to Friday, August 16, 2019

Join us for 3 days of highly engaging inquiry-based and hands-on workshops that focus on earth, space science, astronomy, and related disciplines.

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.

DDO Astronomy Paint Night

Tuesday, August 20, 2019 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Be inspired by the cosmos and paint your version of the night sky, galaxy, or planet! Find your inspiration from an astronomer who will start with a short introduction to an astronomy-themed topic, and with an artist-in residence.

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: 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.