International Astronomy Day
A joint event of the RASC and the Johnson Geo Centre
May 15th 2021 |

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"International Astronomy Day, May 15th 2021"
Mike Morrow with his Solar Viewing Setup.
Images were viewed on a sheilded screen.
(Photo - Randy Dodge) |
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"International Astronomy Day, May 15th 2021"
Some Visitors checking out the Solar Viewing Setup.
Unfortunately the skies were not very co-opperative.
(Photo - Garry Dymond) |
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"International Astronomy Day, May 15th 2021"
A Dobsonian Reflector Telescope was on display in the upstairs lobby.
(Photo - Garry Dymond) |
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"International Astronomy Day, May 15th 2021"
Craig and Randy manned the RASC table in the Main Lobby Area.
It's estimated that some 120 visitors were in attendance.
(Photo - Garry Dymond) |
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"International Astronomy Day, May 15th 2021"
Downstairs in the Reception Hall, live International Astronomy Day feeds were displayed,
from other RASC Centres across Canada.
(Photo - Garry Dymond) |
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"International Astronomy Day, May 15th 2021"
Geo Centre staff were showing off remotely controlled models of Mars Rovers.
(Photo - Garry Dymond) |
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"International Astronomy Day, May 15th 2021"
A simulated view of Mercury.
(Photo - Garry Dymond) |
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"International Astronomy Day, May 15th 2021"
There was a table of representative rock types that are found on Mars,
as well as examples of Meteorites
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(Photo - Garry Dymond) |
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"International Astronomy Day, May 15th 2021"
Entrance to the main Geo Centre Exhibits.
(Photo - Garry Dymond) |