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IES Shoots for the Stars
October 2, 2024 - October 3, 2024
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Just south of Calgary, nestled in the Priddis foothills lies the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory.
This research and education facility houses three telescopes, is part of the Skynet Robotic Telescope Network, and has been a leading local voice for the protection of dark skies.
Please join us for this special opportunity to tour the facilities, partake in presentations and discussions on astronomy, light pollution, and dark sky preservation efforts, and weather permitting do some star gazing through telescopes much bigger than yours.
There will be a light dinner with refreshments as well as a shuttle bus from Sommerset C-Train station to enable those without personal vehicles to attend.
Members = $30
Non-Members = $40
Students and Emerging Professionals = Free
Max Capacity is 60 people.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2nd 2024
Please see schedule below for details.
- 6:00pm – Shuttle Bus Leaves Somerset-Bridlewood C-Train Station for Observatory
- 6:30pm to 7:00pm – Social Time in Interpretive Centre
- 7:00pm to 7:45pm – Short Presentations on Impact of Light on Astronomy
- 7:45pm to 8:15pm – Tour of Observatory
- 8:15pm to 9:15pm – Stargazing (Weather Permitting)
- 9:15pm – End of Event / Shuttle Bus back C-Train Station
- 9:30pm – Shuttle Bus arrives at Somerset-Bridlewood C-Train Station
For more Information please Contact:
Dan Hadash, Assoc. IALD, LC
dhadash@lightspace.smpeng.com
Mafi Avila
Mavila@prolux.com
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