Astronomy Day

International Astronomy Week and Day are celebrated, well, internationally! All across Canada, amateur astronomers and Astronomy clubs celebrate by bringing astronomy to the people through displays, viewings, public talks, activities and more.

So come out and take a peak through a telescope, or volunteer to help show others just how fascinating the night sky can be!

Planning ahead:

• International Astronomy Day 2009: May 2 (Astronomy Week: April 29-May 2)
• International Astronomy Day 2010: April 24 (Astronomy Week: April 19-25)
• International Astronomy Day 2011: May 7 (Astronomy Week: May 2-8)

Organizing an event for Astronomy Day:

• Information from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada on how to organize an event
• Download Sky & Telescope's Astronomy Day Handbook for more great ideas on how to organize a successful event

What is this Astronomy Day, anyway?

• For more information on Astronomy Day itself, visit http://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astroday.html
• Astronomy Day Factsheet

Astronomy Day Events in Canada:

The following organizations traditionally host Astronomy Day events. Check out their websites for more information!

• The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's events
• Ontario Science Centre
• Peterborough Astronomical Association
• University of Toronto
• York University

Hosting an Astronomy Day event that's not listed here? Let us know about it at cascaed@astro.utoronto.ca !

Related Links:

• Astronomy in Canada
• Canadian Planetaria and Science Centres
• More current events

compiled by the CASCA education Webteam, (2009)