Club Activities
Monthly general meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month except for July and August. These meetings are open to the public! We also organize an impressive number of other activities such as educational seminars, public outreach events, as well as group observing sessions throughout the year.
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Public Outreach
Our club has received a LX200 8" from an anonymous donor!
We've all heard the "baby in a basket" story. Well, one of our members (Bert) visited the observatory a few weeks ago and found a LX200 telescope in the driveway. It had a note saying that it was being donated.
The hand controller needs some work but the optics are in pristine condition.
Thank You Anonymous!
Sidewalk Astronomy Simply, a few guys & gals with a few telescopes set up in a public park where passers-by can peer through a telescope and learn a little bit about our hobby. This is a really fun event and a chance for you to enjoy the glee from someone looking through a telescope for the very first time! Where? Spencer Smith Park, Burlington (Compass area along Promenade-west end of park). When? October 7, 2011 (Friday) November 4, 2011 (Friday) If cloudy, the following night (Saturday) will be used as the alternate date. Burlington Parks & Rec - Discover Astronomy Series The Discover Astronomy Series are a series of 4 formal presentations to the general public with the goal to educate and entertain participants with interesting facts about our Solar System and Universe. The seminars have been a huge success with surprisingly large audiences. Some attendees have become club members! Meeting location: Spencer Smith Park, Discovery Landing - Observatory Room Stargazing (10yrs+) - Friday October 14, 2011: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (TTR# 238843) View the night sky along the Waterfront and learn to detect planets, stars, satellites, and aurora. Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a lecture in The Observatory, followed by an outdoor workshop to discover our local skies. Solar System Exploration (10yrs+) - Friday October 21, 2011: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (TTR# 238484) Explore our vast solar system beyond its 8 planets and discover dwarf planets, many moons (over 100!), comets, asteroids, meteors and the inner workings of all that orbits around the Sun. Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a lecture in The Observatory, followed by an outdoor workshop to learn how to view the wonders of our solar system. The Outer Reaches of the Milky Way (10yrs+) - Friday October 28, 2011: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (TTR# 238485) Home to our Solar System, discover the stars, clusters, nebulae, neutron stars, black holes, and quasars that make up the Milky Way Galaxy. Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a lecture in The Observatory, followed by an outdoor workshop to discover the outer reaches of the Milky Way Galaxy. Astronomy Tools 101 (10yrs+) - Friday November 4, 2011: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. (TTR #238486) Learn how to use a telescope you already own or get advice on the best one to purchase. Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada for a lecture in The Observatory, followed by an outdoor workshop to delve into the various methods and telescopes available to view the night sky. |
