The keynote speaker and special guest at Nova East 2010 will be Charles O'Reilly, Chief of
Tidal Analysis and Prediction (CHS/Atlantic Region). He has been active in coastal zone
management issues, remote sensing and the establishment of 3-D vertical datum transforms.
He has also been very active in researching the impacts of rising sea levels, storm surges
and tsunamis.
Nova East registrants have access to all events, including all talks, workshops and
presentations on Saturday and Sunday, three nights of observing (weather permitting!),
three astronomers' breakfasts, the door prize draw, and the tour of St. Croix Observatory.
Nova East Registrants have onsite parking (if camping) or adjacent site parking (if not camping).
Bringing the stars to the public is a goal of every Nova East - please check at the event
tent for a list of public events.
Nova East 2010 Program Schedule
Upon arrival please check at the Nova East Information Tent.
Friday, September 3rd
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1:00 p.m. -
7:00 p.m.
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Registration
At the Information/Registration Tent
(if arriving later just find the registrar
at campsite 3 - Blair MacDonald)
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7:45 p.m.
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Welcome and Announcements
Host: Ron Mills
Event Tent
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8:00 p.m.
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Nova East 2010 Special Guest Speaker: Charles O'Reilly
Topic: Saxby Gale
Introduction: Ron Mills
Event Tent
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9:30 p.m.
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Nova East Registrant Observing
Observing Field
(Astronomical twilight ends at 9:34 p.m.)
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Saturday, September 4th
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9:30 a.m.
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Astronomer's Breakfast
Hosts: Ron Mills & Smileys Park
Event Tent
Baked goods and coffee will be available.
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10:45 a.m.
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Nova East 2010 Group Photo
Observing Field
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11:00 a.m.
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Presentation 1
How High is the Sky
Speaker: Quinn Smith
Event Tent
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12:00 p.m. -
1:30 p.m.
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LUNCH BREAK
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1:30 p.m.
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Presentation 2
The Abby Ridge Observatory
Speaker: Dave Lane
Event Tent
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2:30 p.m.
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Solar Observing and Telescope tours
Hosts: Nova East Astronomers
Observing Field
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3:30 p.m.
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Presentation 3
A Nature Walk through Smileys Park
Host: Sherman Williams
Event Tent
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4:30 p.m.
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Presentation 4
Tour of St. Croix Observatory
Host: John Liddard
Event Tent
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5:00 p.m. -
6:45 p.m.
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SUPPER BREAK
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7:00 p.m.
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Door Prize Draw
Host: Pat d'Entremont
Event Tent
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8:00 p.m.
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Presentation 5
Rainbow - Starlight and Hydrogen Oxide Spheres of the Third Planet
Speaker: Roy Bishop
Event Tent
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9:00 p.m.
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Sky Tour
Host: Paul Heath
Event Tent
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9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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The Universe, Yours to Discover
The Nova East Astronomers invite Smileys Park Campers & the general Public
to view the stars & other celestial objects in the night sky through telescopes of all sizes and shapes.
Hosts: Nova East Astronomers
Observing Field
(Astronomical twilight ends at 9:32 p.m.)
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Sunday, September 5th
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4:45 a.m.
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Zodiacal Light Patrol
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9:30 a.m.
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Astronomer's Breakfast
Hosts: Ron Mills & Smileys Park
Event Tent
Baked goods and coffee will be available.
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10:30 a.m. -
11:30 a.m.
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Workshop 1
Astrophoto Processing - Bring your laptop and those difficult to process photos for some processing tips
Host: Blair MacDonald
Event Tent
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10:30 a.m. -
11:30 a.m.
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Workshop 2
How to Observe the Sun
Host: Karl Penny
Observing Field
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10:30 a.m. -
11:30 a.m.
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Workshop 3
How to Set Up and Align an Equatorial Telescope
Host: Tony McGrath
Observing Field
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11:30 a.m. -
1:30 p.m.
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LUNCH BREAK
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1:30 p.m. -
3:30 p.m.
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Solar Observing and Telescope tours
Hosts: Nova East Astronomers
Observing Field
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9:00 p.m.
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Sky Tour
Host:
Event Tent
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9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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The Universe, Yours to Discover
The Nova East Astronomers invite Smileys Park Campers & the general Public
to view the stars & other celestial objects in the night sky through telescopes of all sizes and shapes.
Hosts: Nova East Astronomers
Observing Field
(Astronomical twilight ends at 9:30 p.m.)
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Monday, September 6th
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4:45 a.m.
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Zodiacal Light Patrol
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10:00 a.m. -
12:00 p.m.
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Farewells & Packing Up
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No other formal events are planned for Monday, September 6. Relax, be social and help out cleaning up and
packing up the gear from the weekend.
Please note that all times are approximate and somewhat flexible.
Impromptu events may be scheduled.
Please check at the Information/Registration Tent, or at the Bulletin Board by the Event Tent.
Nova East is presented by The Halifax Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and
The Minas Astronomy Group.
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