Wednesday 10 June 2009 at 11:30 pm - June Monthly Meeting
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Monthly Meetings
When: Wednesday 10 June 2009 at 11:30 pm Ends: Thursday 11 June 2009 at 01:00 am
Location: Whitby Library Meeting Room 1 A/B 405 Dundas Street West Whitby
The Bigger They Are: How Massive Star Formation affects the Galaxy
Presented by Mubdi Rahman, University of Toronto Department of Astronomy.
The formation and lives of massive stars are inherently violent; from the casting off of their parent clouds, to the wind they produce throughout their life, all the way to the supernova of their death, massive stars affect the galaxy around them. In this talk, I'll go over some of our latest and exciting results on massive star formation in our Galaxy, and go over what affects it is causing to the environment around.
Saturday 13 June 2009 at 01:30 pm - WindReach Farm 20th Anniversary
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Astronomy in the Park
When: Saturday 13 June 2009 at 01:30 pm Ends: Saturday 13 June 2009 at 08:00 pm
Location: 312 Townline Road Ashburn
We will help celebrate WindReach Farm (www.windreachfarm.org) 20th anniversary of enriching the lives of people with disabilities through experiences in Astronomy by providing Safe Solar viewing of Sun Spots and Solar Flares (weather and the Sun permitting). By attaching a camera to a telescope and projecting that view onto a large screen, everyone can share the view of looking through a telescope. In case of inclement weather DVDs of all things Astronomical will be shown with handouts on various topics such as phases of the Moon and light pollution abatement.
The is a fee of $20 per carload for non members of The Durham Region Astronomical Association.
Members assisting with this event are asked to arrive between 07:30 and 08:00 with set up on the Southwest corner of the Visitor Centre.
Saturday 13 June 2009 at 02:00 pm - This is Our Ajax
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Astronomy in the Park
When: Saturday 13 June 2009 at 02:00 pm Ends: Saturday 13 June 2009 at 06:00 pm
Location: McLean Community Centre 95 Magill Dr. Ajax
"This is Our Ajax" is a showcase of Ajax and Regional clubs/associations/groups etc. Weather permitting we will have outdoor Safe Solar Viewing of Sun Spots (never look at the sun without parental supervision and proper filter to prevent damaging the eye). As well there will be indoor displays covering our Associations activities.
The DRAA is for everyone from beginners to advanced amateurs, the club caters to all levels. - Monthly Meetings - Workshops - Dark Sky Site - And much more Still not sure? Find out more!
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