Thursday 13 November 2014 at 12:00 am - MONTHLY MEETING - The Lowell Amateur Research Initiative - Astronomy Equipment - What's Up in the Night Sky
Posted by: Arnold Brody Category: Monthly Meetings Contact: publicoutreach@drastronomy.com
When: Thursday 13 November 2014 at 12:00 am Ends: Thursday 13 November 2014 at 02:00 am
Location: Whitby Library - Central Branch Meeting Room 1 A/B 405 Dundas Street West Whitby, Ontario
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November 2014 Monthly Meeting Agenda
The Lowell Amateur Research Initiative Presented by Michael J Cook, Newcastle Observatory and President, DRAA
Michael will describe the Lowell Amateur Research Initiative (LARI), and his experience submitting observations through LARI in support of Dr. Kevin Covey's (Lowell Observatory) research on Young Stellar Objects.
Astronomy Equipment Presented by Gary Wilkins
Gary will show new astronomy equipment that you may want to mention in your letter to Santa.
What's Up in the Night Sky Presented by Jeff Dutton, Director of the Members' Observing Committee
Jeff offers a tour on objects suitable for observing in November.
The Whitby Central Library is on the south side of Dundas St at Henry St.
Friday 28 November 2014 at 11:00 pm - PUBLIC OUTREACH Public Stargazing at Rotary Centennial Park, Whitby
Posted by: Arnold Brody Category: Astronomy in the Park Contact: stargazing@drastronomy.com
When: Friday 28 November 2014 at 11:00 pm Ends: Saturday 29 November 2014 at 01:00 am
Location: Rotary Centennial Park, Brock Street South, Whitby
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Come and enjoy stunning views of the Moon, galaxies and star clusters through the telescopes of The Durham Region Astronomical Association. If you have a telescope and would like some help setting it up and aiming it at the stars, please bring it along and we'd be happy to help you.
Friday, November 28 update: The forecast for tonight calls for scattered clouds and, hopefully, some clear breaks, so tonight's event is a go. See you there!
Rotary Centennial Rotary Park is located on the west side of Brock Street South, between Trent and Burns streets, with parking spaces available along Byron Street South.
Saturday 29 November 2014 at 11:00 pm - PUBLIC OUTREACH Telescope viewing following the Ajax Santa Claus parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Posted by: Arnold Brody Category: Astronomy in the Park Contact: stargazing@drastronomy.com
When: Saturday 29 November 2014 at 11:00 pm Ends: Sunday 30 November 2014 at 02:00 am
Location: Town of Ajax Heritage Square, 65 Harwood Ave S., Ajax
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After the Santa Claus Parade there will be a Tree Lighting ceremony in the Ajax Heritage Square. Come and join us afterwords for some viewing of the night sky (weather permitting)
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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