Wednesday 21 March 2007 at 12:00 am - March Monthly Meeting
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Monthly Meetings
When: Wednesday 21 March 2007 at 12:00 am Ends: Wednesday 21 March 2007 at 02:00 am
Location: Simcoe Street United Church Hall 66 Simcoe Street South Oshawa
Public welcome - FREE admission
Meeting Topics:
DVD Feature Presentation A DVD on an astronomy topic will begin promptly at 7:00 pm
What's Up - Your Guide to the Season's Night Sky Presented by the Member Observing Committee
Meade Deep Sky Imager (DSI); Camera Presented by Michael Cook
The DSI is a significant improvement over previous imaging systems, and opens up a new level of astrophotography to the amateur astronomer. A review of this camera will be presented along with some initial imaging results.
Saturday 24 March 2007 at 02:00 pm - Safe Solar Observing at the Maple Syrup Fesitval
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Astronomy in the Park
When: Saturday 24 March 2007 at 02:00 pm Ends: Saturday 24 March 2007 at 08:00 pm
Location: Purple Woods Conservation Area Oshawa
The DRAA will 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);.
NOTE: This event is weather permitting and will take place the following day (March 25); in the event of clouds on March 24th.
Monday 26 March 2007 at 11:30 pm - Indoor Presentation and Outdoor Stargazing - 25th Whitby Brownies
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Astronomy in the Park
When: Monday 26 March 2007 at 11:30 pm Ends: Tuesday 27 March 2007 at 01:30 am
Location: St. Mathews School, 60 Willowbrook Drive, Whitby
Join us as we present the wonder and excitement of astronomy to eager young minds. DRAA members are encouraged to bring their telescopes and help make this event a success!
Saturday 31 March 2007 at 02:00 pm - Safe Solar Observing at the Maple Syrup Fesitval - Encore
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Astronomy in the Park
When: Saturday 31 March 2007 at 02:00 pm Ends: Saturday 31 March 2007 at 08:00 pm
Location: Purple Woods Conservation Area Oshawa
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);.
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