Science Literacy Week
September 17, 2017
Robert, Randy, Craig, Jim and Garry at this year's Science Literacy Week event, at the Avalon Mall.
(Photo - Garrry Dymond)
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Robert, Randy, Craig, Jim and Garry at this year's Science Literacy Week event, at the Avalon Mall. |
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Terra Nova National Park "Night Sky Celebration" |
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Some 300 people visited the Activity Centre, Friday and Saturday, for inside and outside events. |
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Children watching Astro-Photos taken by RASC members. |
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RASC member explaining the various handouts. |
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Explaining how to use a Star Finder. |
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Visitors asking questions and picking up astronomy handouts at the Actinity Centre. |
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The adverse effect of light pollution, on astronomy and animals, was explained. |
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Astro-Photography Table. |
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Display of astro-photography equipment. |
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The Park had activities for the younger visitors. And, there were also astronomy themed ink tattoos available. |
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RASC member offers views of the moon through his binoculars. |
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RASC member offers views of the moon through his binoculars. |
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RASC member offers views of the moon through his binoculars. |
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Looking at the moon. |
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Looking at the moon. |
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Looking at the moon. |
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Looking at the moon. |
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Astronomy related activities, while waiting for darkness. |
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Skies darken and the planets (Saturn and Jupiter) start to appear. |
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Solar Viewing at the Terra Nova National Park Visitors' Centre. |
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Solar Viewing at the Terra Nova National Park Visitors' Centre attracted over 100 visitors. |
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Solar Viewing at the Terra Nova National Park Visitors' Centre. |
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Solar Doug and his filtered binoculars. |
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Solar Viewing with filtered binoculars and reflected image of the Sun. |
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Solar Viewing with filtered binoculars and reflected image of the Sun. |
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Solar Viewing with filtered binoculars and reflected image of the Sun. |
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Solar Viewing with filtered binoculars and reflected image of the Sun. |
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Solar Viewing using the Coronado Solar Scope. |
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Solar Viewing using the Coronado Solar Scope. |
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Solar Viewing using the Coronado Solar Scope. |
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Solar Viewing using the Coronado Solar Scope. |
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Solar Viewing using the Lunt Solar Scope. |
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Lining up the Lunt Solar Scope. |
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Observing the Sun. |
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Specially adapted Solar Scope. |
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Viewing the Sun. |
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Viewing the Sun. |
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Gathering together for the Solar Walk. About 25 people participated in the 30 min walk. |
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Butter Pot Star Party |
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The scopes are set up waiting for the first view of Jupiter. |
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There were a few over-nighters at the Star Party as well. |
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Marc's DOB set up and ready to go. |
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Getting the first glimpse of Jupiter. |
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Chris's homemade 14" DOB. |
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Checking out the planets. |
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The Solar Challenge. |
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Getting views of the Sun through the Coronado PST. |
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Getting views of the Sun through the Coronado PST. |
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Checking the Solar Challenge Entries. |
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The winners of the Solar Challenge with their prizes. |
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There's also time to relax and chat while waiting for supper. |
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Supper is almost ready. |
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Relaxing. |
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Our Centre's Signature Coffee Mug. |
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A new member being inducted into "The Order of the Big Dipper". |
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Over night, Dave managed to capture this image of M16 (The Eagle Nebula). |
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Signal Hill National Historic Park "Great Canadian Picnic" |
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More than 200 people were treated to views of the Sun during the Great Canadian Picnic, |
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Marcellus Redmond showing Sun Spots through his telescope. |
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Mike Morrow explaining sun spots and prominences to a young visitor. |
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Looking at sun spots and prominences. |
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The Park provided tattoos for the kids. |
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Robert Babb explaining Solar Viewing to a visitor. |
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Solar viewing being explained to Park Visitors. |
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Park visitors looking through solar telescopes. |
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Looking at sun spots and prominences through a Coronado Solar telescope. |
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Looking at sun spots and prominences through a Coronado Solar telescope. |
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Richard Newman explaining what can be seen through the Coronado Solar telescope. |
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Richard Newman explaining what can be seen through the Coronado Solar telescope. |
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Marcellus Redmond showing solar views through his specially adapted telescope. |
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The Signal Hill Tattoo provided entertainment throughout the day. |
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Salmonier Nature Park "Observe the Moon Night" |
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More than 50 people came to the Salmonier Nature Park to view the Moon, Jupiter, and other celestial objects. |
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Screen shot of M51 (the Whirlpool Galaxy, 23 million light years away), as Dave demonstrated real-time astro imaging. |
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A more enhanced version of the above image after the stacking of 23 images of 30 sec each. |
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International Astronomy Day at the Geo Centre |
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RASC executive members manning the information table and explaining astronomy. |
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Some of the telescopes that we had on display. |
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RASC executive member Garry Dymond with both refractor and reflector telescopes, large and small. |
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