Nova East registrants have access to all events, including all talks, workshops and
presentations on Saturday and Sunday, two nights of observing (weather permitting!),
the 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).
Due to our fixed costs, refunds on t-shirts and registration will not be available.
Nova East 2013 Program Schedule
Upon arrival please check at the Nova East Information Tent.
Friday, September 6th
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1:00 p.m. -
7:00 p.m.
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Registration
At the Information/Registration Tent
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7:45 p.m.
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Welcome and Announcements
Hosts: Blair MacDonald & Ron Mills
Event Tent
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8:00 p.m.
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Nova East 2013 Guest Speaker: Dr. Luigi Gallo
Topic: Seeing the Universe in X-Rays
Introduction: Blair MacDonald
X-rays are generated under extreme conditions and in environments that
cannot be duplicated in labs. Dr. Gallo will present to you the Universe as it
appears when viewed in X-ray light. He will discuss
the various phenomena, describe how X-ray telescopes
work, and discuss Canada's role in the next generaton
X-ray observatory, Astro-H.
Event Tent
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9:30 p.m.
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Beginners Telescope Tour
Host: Tony Schellinck
Event Tent
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9:45 p.m.
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Astronomy Orientation and Sky Tour
Host: Paul Heath
Event Tent
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10:00 p.m.
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Nova East Registrant Observing and Astrophotography
Observing Field
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Saturday, September 7th
Everyone is invited to participate and experience the fun and fascination of astronomy. We welcome newcomers of all ages!
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9:30 a.m.
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Astronomers' Breakfast
Hosts: Ron Mills & Smileys Park Staff
Event Tent
Baked goods and coffee will be available.
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10:00 a.m.
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Nova East 2013 Group Photo
Observing Field
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10:45 a.m.
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Observing with Filters
Presenter: Mark Dryden
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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Workshop - Making a Solar Filter
Host: Quinn Smith
Registration Tent
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2:00 p.m.
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Observing the Moon
Presenter: Dave Chapman
Event Tent
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2:00 p.m.
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Solar Observing and Telescope tours
Hosts: Nova East Astronomers
Observing Field
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3:00 p.m.
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A Nature Walk through Smileys Park
Host: Sherman Williams
Event Tent
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3:30 p.m.
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Panning for Gold
Host: Ron Mills
Event Tent
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4:30 p.m. -
6:00 p.m.
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SUPPER BREAK
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6:00 p.m.
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Astronomers at Atlantic Photo Supply
Presenter: Brian Giffin
Event Tent
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7:00 p.m.
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Door Prize Draw & Astrophoto Competition
Host: Pat d'Entremont
Event Tent
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8:00 p.m.
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Closing Presentation - An Astrophotographer's Skies
Speaker: Blair MacDonald
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.
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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
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Sunday, September 8th
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9:00 a.m.
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Astronomers' Breakfast
Hosts: Ron Mills & Smileys Park
Event Tent
Baked goods and coffee will be available.
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Social morning and pack up
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12:45 p.m.
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Tidal Bore Tour
Guide: Dr. Roy Bishop
Event Tent
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No other formal events are planned for Sunday, September 8th. 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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