Sunday 01 April 2012 at 12:00 am - PUBLIC OUTREACH Town of Whitby Earth Hour at the Port Whitby Marina
Posted by: Arnold Brody Category: External Posting Contact: arnold_brody@yahoo.ca
When: Sunday 01 April 2012 at 12:00 am Ends: Sunday 01 April 2012 at 02:00 am
Location: Port of Whitby Marina
Come observe Earth Hour with The Durham Region Astonomical Association as we stargaze at the Port of Whitby Marina. A first-quarter Moon, Venus, Jupiter, and other heavenly targets will be available for viewing through telescopes, and our indoor display will feature all things astronomical.
Wednesday 11 April 2012 at 11:00 pm - MONTHLY MEETING - Astrophotography by Ed Zotz - What's Up in the Night Sky - Public Outreach Activity
Posted by: Michael Cook Category: Monthly Meetings Contact:President
When: Wednesday 11 April 2012 at 11:00 pm Ends: Thursday 12 April 2012 at 01:00 am
Location: Whitby Library - Central Branch Meeting Room 1 A/B 405 Dundas Street West Whitby, Ontario
April 2012 Agenda
Astrophotography by Ed Zotz With a digital SLR mated to a Celestron 5" SCT, Ed captures a wide range of celestial objects and events, like the last Venus transit, Lunar Eclipse and more.
"What's Up in the Night Sky" by Ian Wheelband This month's "What's Up" takes us on a tour of celestial objects well positioned for viewing from mid-April through Mid-May. Presented by Ian Wheelband
Public Outreach Activities by Arnold Brody Arnold gives a recap of Camp Samac and Earth Hour, and annouces upcoming events
The Whitby Central Library is on the south side of Dundas St at Henry St.
Saturday 28 April 2012 at 06:00 pm - PUBLIC OUTREACH Astronomy Day 2012 at Iroquois Park Sports Centre
Posted by: Arnold Brody Category: External Posting Contact: arnold_brody@yahoo.ca
When: Saturday 28 April 2012 at 06:00 pm Ends: Sunday 29 April 2012 at 02:00 am
Location: Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria Street West, Whitby
Come celebrate Astronomy Day 2012 with us and enjoy all things astronomical, including safe solar viewing of sunspots and prominences during the day, and night time observing of the moon, planets and stars, plus indoor displays and DVD presentations. If you have a telescope and would like some help learning how to use it, please bring it along. We'd be glad to help!
Iroquois Park Sports Centre is located at 500 Victoria Street West, a few blocks west of Brock Street South.
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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