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29 July

Astronomy Speaker's Night: Taking Back the Night Sky: What We Can Do About Light Pollution (CANCELLED)

Abstract: In this talk, Quinton Weyrich will discuss his experience as an Astronomer in Residence at Killarney Provincial Park, the first provincial park in Ontario to be designated a dark sky preserve. He will discuss what commitments a location must make in order to be designated a dark sky preserve and why the reduction of ambient light within them is scientifically and culturally valuable.
9 July

DDO: Sunday Sungazing - July 2023

Safely observe the sun with us! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the sun!
7 June

The Sky This Month - June 2023

Our resident expert, Chris Vaughan, on all things in Astronomy takes his hand at the Sky This Month for the period of June 7-July 5 2023.
2 August

Recreational Astronomy Night - Aug. 2, 2023

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
5 July

Recreational Astronomy Night - July 5, 2023

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
3 May

Recreational Astronomy Night - May 2023

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.
10 May

AstroEdu 2023: The Astronomy Education Conference

AstroEdu 2023 will bring together researchers, teachers, and students from across the world to discuss the latest developments in astronomy education at all levels.
17 May

Speaker's Night: "Water, Water Everywhere? A History of the Hunt for Lunar Water from Harold Urey to Artemis and Beyond"

Learn about the search for lunar water, highlighting key missions and technologies, as well as what the future may hold as we move into the Artemis era.
18 April

Misconceptions about the Universe: From Everyday Life to the Big Bang

A gentle introduction to astronomy through the numerous misconceptions about all aspects of it.
25 March

AstroTours - Earth Hour 2023 Event

Each year on the last Saturday of March, we at AstroTours honour Earth Hour and hope to bring awareness to issues impacting our planet. This year is no exception! Join us on March 25 for an evening of short talks and a Q&A panel with three scientists at the forefront of environmental research. Speakers: - Devon Gray, member of the Hydrometallurgy group at Hatch