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Victoria Centre celebrates International Astronomy Day
Saturday, April 28, 2012
University of Victoria, Bob Wright Building
We counted 659 people attending today!
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Events:
Daytime - 10am - 4pm
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Ask an Astronomer booth |
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Big 32" telescope viewing
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Solar observing
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Telescope making
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Astro kids activities
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Walk among the planets |
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Astro-photography |
Evening - 7:00pm-10pm
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"Vacations In Space: The Hottest Holiday Spots in
the Solar System." - Dr. Bob McDonald (Quirks & Quarks). It's
a fun presentation that looks to the future when people will go into
space for fun, not just for science. Starts at 7:30PM in Lecture Theatre A104,
Bob Wright Bldg. |
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Observe celestial objects in the night sky through
UVic's 32" big telescope. Other telescopes will be available on the roof
of the Bob Wright building. |
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Photos from Astronomy Day 2012 |
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Free admission for everyone.
$2.25 to park for the whole day at UVic.
Thanks go to all our volunteers and partners. Our partners:
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News Features & Coverage
Learn more about the sky on astronomy day - Saanich News, Apr 26,
2012
Starstruck with CBC radio host - TImes-Colonist, Apr 26, 2012
CHEK Astronomy Day news
report - video |
The lucky winner for the Victoria Centre�s
Telescope Raffle Draw for the 12� dob was Byron Bohlman from Canmore,
Alberta. He held the winning ticket #42. Proceeds from this raffle will be
used for the Centre�s �Public Outreach Program�. Thanks to all for their
support by buying a ticket. There will be another opportunity at next year�s IAD.
Past years' events
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