Thursday 14 February 2013 at 12:00 am - MONTHLY MEETING -Comets Pan-STARRS and ISON - Curiosity Update - What's Up in the Night Sky
Posted by: Michael Cook Category: Monthly Meetings Contact: draa-vicepresident@drastronomy.com
When: Thursday 14 February 2013 at 12:00 am Ends: Thursday 14 February 2013 at 02:00 am
Location: Whitby Library - Central Branch Meeting Room 1 A/B 405 Dundas Street West Whitby, Ontario
February 2013 Monthly Meeting Agenda
Comets Pan-STARRS and ISON Presented by Michael J. Cook, Newcastle Observatory, President DRAA
Michael gives an update on two comets that have the potential of becoming great sights this year: C/2011 L4 (Pan-STARRS) due in March, and C/2012 S1 (ISON) in November.
Curiosity Update Presented byFrank Dempsey
Frank gives us an update on the Curiosity Mars rover, describing the science performed by the most sophisticated robotic rover yet deployed.
What's Up in the Night Sky Presented by Jeff Dutton
This month's What's Up takes us on a tour of celestial objects well placed for viewing between the February and March meetings.
The Whitby Central Library is on the south side of Dundas St at Henry St.
Saturday 16 February 2013 at 03:00 pm - PUBLIC OUTREACH 10th Annual Clarington Winter WonderLearn
Posted by: Arnold Brody Category: Astronomy in the Park Contact: draa-vicepresident@drastronomy.com
When: Saturday 16 February 2013 at 03:00 pm Ends: Saturday 16 February 2013 at 07:00 pm
Location: Newcastle & District Recreation Complex, 1780 Rudell Rd., Newcastle
The Durham Region Astronomical Association is once again participating at this popular family event being held at the Newcastle & District Recreation Complex on Rundell Road. The DRAA will have a large indoor display on all things astronomical. And if the skies are clear, we will offer safe views of sunspots and solar flares through telescopes equipped with safe solar filters.
Do you have an interest in, or a question about astronomy? If you do, be sure to see us at Winter Wonderlearn!
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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