The Toronto Astronomy Club was founded in 1868 and received a royal charter to become the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The RASC has grown to become a national organization with 29 centres across Canada. 

The Toronto Centre is the country’s largest astronomy club with more than 550 members, which include both professional and amateur astronomers.

The Toronto Centre has long been known for providing public stargazing opportunities and science outreach programs around Toronto. We currently present more than 100 public events each year.

Toronto Centre members have been setting up their telescopes outside the Observatory since it opened in 1935. 

Interested in becoming a member? Visit the RASC, Toronto Centre's membership page.

For Observatory related queries, you can contact us here.