International Astronomy Day
Saturday, May 2, 2009The RASC Edmonton Centre and the TELUS World of Science Edmonton celebrated International Astronomy Day on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at 11211-142 Street NW. Activities included:
Observatory1:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Solar Viewing in the afternoon (weather permitting)
- Crescent Moon, Saturn and other deep sky objects in the evening (weather permitting)
Lobby 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Information on the RASC, Beginner Observing, Telescopes
- Information on Light Pollution and Responsible Lighting
Lobby 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Build Your Own Telescope
- Telescope kit FREE to first 100 families (1 kit per family), thereafter $10/telescope
- Free instruction from the RASC
- Colour a planet or build a star clock
Lobby 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Information on the Edmonton Rocketry Club
Beside the Observatory 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Bring your telescope to get free help on using it from the RASC's knowledgeable members
Observatory Lawn 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- The call for telescopes brought 158 telescopes to the gathering. A bit short of the goal, but a great time was had by all with wonderful weather conditions and great evening skies.
- Here's the group photo taken at 9:00 PM.
