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Next Meeting

Friday, September 17, 2010, 8:00 p.m.

Room SB260 (Sobey Building), Saint Mary's University

All welcome.

The meeting agenda will include the following:

Guest Speaker Night

“Muin and the 7 Bird Hunters” - an introduction into Mi'kmaq astronomy lore with guest speaker.

Executive Council Meeting

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Room SB152 (or sometimes SB153) (Sobey Building) at St. Mary's University

Upcoming meetings:

  • October 15, 2010

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About Monthly Meetings

Regular meetings open to everyone. They are held at Saint Mary's University in Room SB260 (Sobey Building). Meetings are held monthly (except July and August) beginning at 8:00 PM, normally on the third Friday.

A typical meeting consists of one or more feature talks. The main talks cover a variety of topics ranging from astronomical stamps to the latest advances in the space sciences. Shorter talks also cover a variety of topics such as: "what's up in the current sky", the latest astrophotographs by club members, or the unveiling of a new telescope.

Observing Night at Saint Croix Observatory

Members may be found observing at the Saint Croix Observatory on almost every clear, dark night. Once a month, we encourage members to congregate at SCO, at which time newcomers are particularly welcome. Upcoming Observing Nights are:

Upcoming Observing Night dates for 2010

(weather permitting, alternate is following evening)

None scheduled for December 2009

January 8

February 12

March 12

April 9

May 14

June 11

July 9

August 13

September 10

October 8

November 5

December 3

Members are advised to sign up to the email discussion list to keep up to date on gatherings of fellow observers. For more information, contact the Observing Chair, John Liddard jliddard_AT_gmail.com (865-7607) .

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY 2009
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A Global Celebration of Astronomy

The 400th anniversary of the first use of an astronomical telescope by Galileo

For full information on local IYA09 events, visit the Astronomy Nova Scotia website:

www.astronomynovascotia.ca

Other Links

Astronomy Nova Scotia IYA 2009 Facebook Group

IYA RASC

IYA Canada

IYA International