Saturday 15 September 2007 at 02:00 pm - Daytime Astronomy in the Park - Thickson's Woods Nature Festival
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Astronomy in the Park
When: Saturday 15 September 2007 at 02:00 pm Ends: Saturday 15 September 2007 at 09:00 pm
Location: End of Thickson's Road South
Whitby
Join the DRAA at Thickson's Woods for exhibits on Astronomy and Telescopes. If the skies are clear then the DRAA will be offering safe views of the Sun.
Never look directly at the Sun with or without a telescope as it can cause permanent damage to your eyes. The DRAA and it members have special equipment that allow you to do this safely.
The Nature Festival has an entrance fee of $2 for kids, adults $5 and families of $10.
Sunday 16 September 2007 at 01:00 am - Nighttime Astronomy in the Park - Thickson's Woods Nature Festival
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Astronomy in the Park
When: Sunday 16 September 2007 at 01:00 am Ends: Sunday 16 September 2007 at 03:00 am
Location: End of Thickson's Road South
Whitby
Join the DRAA at Thickson's Woods for views of Jupiter and other celestial wonders.
This evening event is FREE.
Wednesday 19 September 2007 at 12:00 am - September Monthly Meeting
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Monthly Meetings
When: Wednesday 19 September 2007 at 12:00 am Ends: Wednesday 19 September 2007 at 02:00 am
Location: Simcoe Street United Church Hall
66 Simcoe Street South
Oshawa
Vistors welcome - FREE admission
Meeting Topics:
What's Up for September/October Skies Your tour of the night skies presented by Member Observing Committee Chair, Jeff Dutton
Light Pollution Update - presented by Mark Witzel
Eyepiece Primer - presented by Jeff Dutton An introduction to the concepts of exit pupil, eye relief, field of view, and other eyepiece parameters, along with your basic what to look for when you’re shopping.
Starfest Review - presented by Dan McRae
Saturday 22 September 2007 at 07:00 pm - Astronomy Day 2007
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Astronomy in the Park
When: Saturday 22 September 2007 at 07:00 pm Ends: Sunday 23 September 2007 at 04:00 am
Location: Parkwood Estates
270 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa
Join the DRAA as we celebrate this international event. An elaborate indoor display of all manner of things astronomical will be supplemented by daytime safe viewing of sunspots and solar flares, and night viewing of the Moon, Jupiter, and other celestial wonders. Learn how to use a telescope at our telescope clinic, enjoy our multi-media presentations, browse our image gallery, read about astronomical objects, and help yourself to factsheets.
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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