Are you interested in seeing the moon, planets, stars through a bunch of different telescopes? Do you want to chat with local amateur astronomers? Come out to one of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada events at the Riverwood Conservancy on Burnhamthorpe Road in Mississauga. If you come out early we should have a star chart to give you.

This is an active observing group.  We are a group of stargazers who want to encourage others to take up the hobby and join us at our stargazing sessions. We also do outreach and public education including sidewalk stargazing sessions and presentations to adult and children’s groups. You don’t need a telescope or stargazing experience start on your voyage to the stars – just time to come out and join us. If you want help ...using a telescope you already own or to purchase one, email us and we ca …

In reality, we have almost 100 members. We are networking through Meetup to reach out to the community in the hopes that you will become full members. Founded in 2001 the DRAA, a not-for-profit charitable organization, provides community services to encourage the interest and growth in the field of astronomy and related sciences. The Association is primarily focused around amateur astronomy activities, but welcomes professional astronomers as well. The DRAA provides the community with resources …