Thursday 09 October 2008 at 12:00 am - October Monthly Meeting
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Monthly Meetings
When: Thursday 09 October 2008 at 12:00 am Ends: Thursday 09 October 2008 at 02:00 am
Location: Whitby Library
Meeting Room 1 A/B
405 Dundas Street West
Whitby
905-668-6531
Visitors welcome
FREE admission
Please note our new meeting date (2nd Wednesday of the month) and location, beginning with the September meeting
Topics A Behind the Scenes Look at Synta Optical and Sky Instruments (Antares) Presented by Ray Khan, owner of Khan Scope Centre (www.khanscope.com), retailer of Astronomical Instruments and related items.
Observing Certificates - The Messier Objects - Part 1 Michael Cook and Arnold Brody will introduce how to view and log the Messier Objects toward earning your Messier Certificate. Each month, approximately 10 objects will be reviewed.
What's Up for October/November Skies Presented by the Member Observing Committee
Making a Chart Overlay to Aid in Star Hopping Presented by Jeff Dutton
Light Pollution Awareness Update Presented by the LPAC Committtee
Public Outreach Report and Initiatives Presented by the Public Relations Committee Meeting Location
Saturday 18 October 2008 at 04:00 pm - Daytime Solar Viewing And Astronomy Display at Pumpkinville
Posted by: DRAA Support Category: Astronomy in the Park
When: Saturday 18 October 2008 at 04:00 pm Ends: Saturday 18 October 2008 at 10:00 pm
Location: Greenwood Conservation
Ajax
Look for The Durham Region Astronomical Association's booth at Pumpkinville and check out safe views of the Sun as well as helpful Astronomy fact sheets.
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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