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.
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.
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.
RASC Mississauga: Astronomy Night at the Riverwood Conservancy
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 - 8:30pm to 10:00pm
Explore the universe with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Telescopes will be set up to provide amazing views of the Moon, the planets and more!
UofT Physics: From the tiniest particles to the farthest reaches of the Universe
Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Dr. Arthur B. McDonald (Nobel Physics Laureate, 2015) will talk about subatomic physics and the search for Dark Matter at a level accessible to the general public.
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.
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.
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.
This event is held if the previous event did not happen because of overcast skies. Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TELUSCAPE observing pad.
Families will be introduced to the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by age-appropriate celestial activities and a demonstration of the 74" telescope.
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.
Dark Sky Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)
Monday, August 26, 2019 to Thursday, August 29, 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.
City Star Party (first clear night: Monday to Thursday)
Monday, September 2, 2019 to Thursday, September 5, 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.
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.
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.
This event is held if the previous event did not happen because of overcast skies. Join us at the Ontario Science Centre for our monthly Solar Observing on the TELUSCAPE observing pad.
Gerrard/Ashdale Library: Astronomy: A Fascinating Tour of the Universe
Monday, September 16, 2019 - 3:30pm to 7:00pm
Explore the biggest, fastest, brightest and most extreme things in the universe and check out a meteorite petting zoo! Presented by astronomer Tom Vassos.
Deer Park Library: Toronto's Astronomical Heritage
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
In this profusely-illustrated, non-technical presentation, you will learn how Toronto became a "centre of the universe" for astronomical research, education, and public outreach, in parallel with the development of our city and our country over the last two centuries.
