Edmonton RASC presents International Astronomy Day
*Outside events are weather permitting
Check @EdmontonRASC for updates on outdoor events
Free Activities at the RASC Observatory at TELUS World of Science
1pm – 4pm: Observe the Sun*
1pm – 4pm: Gazebo next to the Observatory Telescope clinic: Bring your telescope and get helpful advice from our expert members.
7pm – 11pm: Observe the stars, planets, and the Moon*
Activities inside TELUS World of Science
11:30-4:30pm: Lobby – Information booth and Q&A with RASC members
12:30-3pm: Learning Centre – Astronomy Talks
12:30 pm How Astronomers determine distances to distant objects – by John Chenier
1:30 pm Not Your Mainstream Apollo Program Presentation – by Geoff Robertson
2:30 pm The Scale of the Universe – by Sharon Morsink
RASC presents Sidewalk Astronomy
9pm – 11pm: View the stars at various public locations in the Edmonton area.*
- Gazebo Park in Old Strathcona on 83rd Ave between 103 & 104 St
- Promenade overlooking Victoria Park on 100 Ave at 118 St
- West end of St. Albert Place in St. Albert