Thursday 09 February 2012 at 12:00 am - Monthly Meeting - Observing Venus - What's Up in the Night Sky - "The Universe" DVD Review
Posted by: Arnold Brody Category: Monthly Meetings Contact: draa-vicepresident@drastronomy.com
When: Thursday 09 February 2012 at 12:00 am Ends: Friday 10 February 2012 at 02:00 am
Location: Whitby Library - Central Branch Meeting Room 1 A/B 405 Dundas Street West Whitby, Ontario
February 2012 Monthly Meeting Agenda
"Observing Venus" by Frank Dempsey Frank discusses the legends and historical significance of Venus, its phases, and how to observe the planet as it thins to a crescent before transiting the Sun this June 5th.
"What's Up in the Night Sky" by Jeff Dutton This month's "What's Up" takes us on a tour of celestial objects well positioned for viewing from mid-February through Mid-March. Presented by Dan McRae.
"The Universe" DVD Review by Mark Witzel Mark offers a review of "The Universe" DVD by The History Channel.
The Whitby Central Library is on the south side of Dundas St at Henry St.
Saturday 18 February 2012 at 03:00 pm - PUBLIC OUTREACH-Clarington Winter WonderLearn
Posted by: Michael Cook Category: Astronomy in the Park Contact: draa-president@drastronomy.com
When: Saturday 18 February 2012 at 03:00 pm Ends: Saturday 18 February 2012 at 07:00 pm
Location: Newcastle & District Recreation Complex
The DRAA will have an astronomy exhibit comprised of continuous showing of astronomy DVDs, displays of astronomy facts and figures, telescope demonstrations and Safe viewing of Sun Spots and Flares (weather permitting).
Annual General Meeting and MONTHLY MEETING Monthly Meeting topics: - What's Up in the Night Sky - Outreach Activity
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