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2016-09-8
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RASC Mississauga: Explore the Night Sky Astronomy Course

If you have a budding young astronomer or are one yourself then this is the course for you. Offered by the Earthshine Astronomy and Space Science Organization and The Riverwood Conservancy, this four-week course is open to ages 12 and up. The course is taught by members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. On clear evenings, observing with telescopes will take place from 8:30-9:30pm, extending the course time by 30 minutes.

September 8 (7:00-9:00pm)
Introduction to the Night Sky
Using a star finder
Stars and constellations

September 15 (7:00-9:00pm)
Observing the Sun and Moon

September 22 (7:00-9:00pm)
Using binoculars and telescopes
Observing the planets

September 29 (7:00-9:00pm)
Observing Deep Sky objects
Introduction to astrophotography

Who can attend: Open to anyone 12 years of age or older
Fee: $80 for four weeks - $60 for TRC, RASC members
Registration: Call 905-279-5878 or email Info@TheRiverwoodConservancy.org
Organized by: Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, the Earthshine Astronomy and Space Science Organization and The Riverwood Conservancy
Location: Chappell House, The Riverwood Conservancy, 4300 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga, ON L5C 2S7 (north off Burnamthorpe between Mississauga Rd and Mavis Rd.) The September 8th class will be held at MacEwan House.

http://www.theriverwoodconservancy.org/2-uncategorised/241-astronomy-course-sept-2016.html
http://www.meetup.com/Mississauga-Star-Gazers/events/232942487/

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