Astronomy Events and News

From star parties to planetarium shows, public lectures to special events, there is a little something astronomical for everyone! Listed below are some of the events you'll find across the country. Many organizations also host specially-scheduled events, such as public viewings and annual star parties. Be sure to check out their websites for more details!

• Events in Eastern Canada
• Events in Québec
• Events in the Greater Toronto Area
• Events in Central Canada
• Events in Western Canada

• International Year of Astronomy 2009 Events
• Star Parties and Events across Canada
• CASCA Westar Lectureship Series - Dates & locations
• Public lectures and conferences across Canada
• Astronomy Day Events

In the Sky...

• The Sky over Manitoba - The Manitoba Museum
• The Sky Tonight - The MacMillan Space Centre, Vancouver  
• Monthly Sky Charts - The Burke-Gaffney Observatory, Halifax
• Astronomy Newsletters for Observers
• Interactive Sky Chart from Sky and Telescope
• Aurora Watch: Will we see Northern Lights tonight?

Discoveries and Updates: Canadian Websites with Astronomy News

• The Latest in Canadian Astronomical News and Reseach
• Canadian Astronomical Society News Releases
• Discovery.ca
• Quirks & Quarks
• Starstruck (at discovery.ca)
• Canadian Space Agency News
• MOST space telescope news

International Astronomy News:

• Science @ NASA
• CNN Science & Space
• European Space Agency
• Hubble Space Telescope News

Astronomy Publications:

• SkyNews Magazine
• Sky and Telescope Magazine
• Astronomy Magazine

compiled by the CASCA education Webteam, (2008)