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Speaker Series: The Canadian comet sleuth

Join Canadian comet discoverer David Levy as he speaks about major events of his life — like finding one of the most popular comets in our lifetimes.

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Speaker Series: The art and science of observational astronomy

Learn that the journey can be more rewarding than the destination (and hone your star hopping skills) in Robert Conrad’s one-hour workshop.

Moon Festival
A nod to Canada’s lunar leanings

Working with the High Commission, the U.K.-based Moon Festival is set to focus on Canada and its peoples’ connections to the Moon.

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Speaker Series: Truth at the eyepiece

Join RASC archivist Randall Rosenfeld as he explores why hand-drawn astronomical pictures look odd to us, and the implications for what “truth at the eyepiece” may really mean.

2020 International Astronomy Day events

The ability to meet virtually allows anyone anywhere to view the skies and participate in International Astronomy Day events this year.

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Introducing a new Speaker Series

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and SkyNews are teaming up to co-host a new Speaker Series online.

RASC’s virtual star party
RASC to host virtual star party

Join The RASC on Wednesday, March 25 for a virtual star party.

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RASC Robotic Telescope Live!

Watch the live demonstration of the RASC Robotic Telescope on YouTube.

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Star Party Calendar 2019

Summer is the season for enjoying and sharing the wonders of the night sky at gatherings all across Canada.