Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve
Public Star Party and Celebration
‘A PLACE FOR THE FUTURE’
ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK OF CANADA
CELEBRATING 2009 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY
Astotin Lake – Astotin Theatre and beach area
Sunday, Sept 6, 3:00 p.m. to Midnight
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada; Parks Canada Agency; Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation and Culture; and Strathcona County welcome the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage into the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve partnership protecting the night-time environment for all life in the region. The Labour Day weekend marks the third anniversary of the declaration of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve. Come and celebrate with us!
Indoor theatre presentations feature guest speaker Peter Strasser - International Dark Sky Association from Tucson, AZ; Dr Douglas P Hube - 'The Nearest Star'; and presentations from the local astronomy community. Two special interpretive theatre shows for families - AcroBATS and Galileo's House Arrest will be performed by provincial and national parks staff.
Outdoor activities include public observing with astronomers using a variety of excellent telescopes; children's activities featuring visitors from Vulcan, AB (complete with Spock ears!); guided hikes and binocular walks (bring your binoculars); and lessons in night geocaching.
These activities are all free with valid park pass (day passes available at gate). Bring a picnic, warm clothing for evening astronomy and we'll show you the universe.
For further information please contact the Dark Sky Preserve Coordinator.
For further information please refer to the following links:
"Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve: Leads you into the DARK!"
Elk Island National Park of Canada - Visitor Information
"Alberta's nocturnal environment protected in Canada's newest Dark Sky Preserve"
Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve 1st Anniversary
Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve
Read the AMA Westworld Article, from June 2008:
Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve Shines