The Durham Region Astronomical Association will be taking part in the Clarington Sports and Leisure Fair where we will have displays and handouts of all things Astronomical as well as information concerning our association. If you have a telescope at home and are not confident in its operation, bring it along for some guidance on its use. If the weather cooperates we will have a solar-filtered telescope outside the west entrance for safe viewing of Sun Spots and Solar Flares!
Garnet B Rickard Recreation Complex is located in the north-west corner of Regional Hwy 2 (King St.) and Martin Rd. in Bowmanville
Wednesday 12 March 2014 at 11:00 pm - MONTHLY MEETING - Member Survey Results - Pizza Party Outcomes - Exoplanet Update - What's Up in the Night Sky
Posted by: Michael Cook Category: Monthly Meetings Contact: draa-president@drastronomy.com
When: Wednesday 12 March 2014 at 11:00 pm Ends: Thursday 13 March 2014 at 01:00 am
Location: Whitby Library - Central Branch Meeting Room 1 A/B 405 Dundas Street West Whitby, Ontario
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March 2014 Monthly Meeting Agenda
Member Survey Results and Pizza Party Discussion Outcomes Presented by Michael J Cook, President, DRAA
Michael will present the results of the member survey conducted at the January 2014 meeting.
Exoplanet Update Presented by Mark Witzel, Director of Light Pollution Awareness Committee
Mark provides an update on the search for exoplanets and the aiming problems the Kepler spacecraft is having as it tries to detect planets transiting their host stars.
What's Up in the Night Sky Presented by Jeff Dutton, Director of the Members' Observing Committee
Jeff provides a tutorial on using AstroPlanner software to produce a listing of all Messier Objects that can be used to record your observations of them and earn your own Messier Certificate.
The Whitby Central Library is on the south side of Dundas St at Henry St.
Sunday 30 March 2014 at 12:00 am - PUBLIC OUTREACH Earth Hour hosted by the Town of Whitby
Posted by: Arnold Brody Category: Astronomy in the Park Contact: stargazing@drastronomy.com
When: Sunday 30 March 2014 at 12:00 am Ends: Sunday 30 March 2014 at 02:00 am
Location: Port Whitby Marina, 301 Watson St W, Whitby, Ontario
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Come observe Earth Hour with The Durham Region Astronomical Association as we stargaze from the Port of Whitby Marina. Jupiter, Saturn, and other heavenly targets will be available for viewing through telescopes, and our indoor display and video presentations will feature all things astronomical, including a screening of the award-winning documentary, "The City Dark."
This Earth Hour event is hosted by the Town of Whitby.
The Port Whitby Marina is located at 301 Watson Street.
PUBLIC OUTREACH - Free Public Stargazing at Millennium Square, Pickering
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