Saturday 01 April 2006 at 02:00 pm - Safe Solar Observing at the Maple Syrup Fesitval
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Astronomy in the Park
When: Saturday 01 April 2006 at 02:00 pm Ends: Saturday 01 April 2006 at 08:00 pm
Location: Purple Woods Conservation Area, Oshawa
NOTE: This event is weather permitting. The DRAA will be setting up for this event on Saturdays or Sundays, March 11/12, March 18/19, March 25/26, and April 1/2. The DRAA will once again have telescopes set up at the entrance to the fesitival to provide the public with the opportunity to view solar flares and sun spots on the Sun's surface. This activity is possible with special filters designed for this purpose (never look at the sun with your eyes, binoculars or a telescope without proper filters);.
Wednesday 19 April 2006 at 12:00 am - April 2006 Monthly Meeting
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Monthly Meetings
When: Wednesday 19 April 2006 at 12:00 am Ends: Wednesday 19 April 2006 at 02:00 am
Location: Simcoe Street United Church Hall 66 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa
Knowing and Observing Galaxies
Michael Cook, President, DRAA
The spring is the best time to observe galaxies because the night sky presents an abundance of these objects to observe at this time of year. This presentation will describe galaxies, how they are classified, and how they can be observed.
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