The Visitors night is an open
invitation to the public, to come out
to the Sunridge observatory. The Visitors night will be
filled with
information about astronomy and the astronomy club. If there is
any special astronomical event taking place, the night will focus on
that event. There will be telescopes setup to view various
celestial items such Binary stars,
Nebula's or planets.
Directions to Sunridge Observatory.
East on the Number 3 highway towards Lethbridge.
North on Range Road 72.
Click on the image for a larger view.
Visitor night is open to all
ages.
Timings will depend on sunset, watch the web site for details.
Please note that younger children may get bored while waiting.
As it is necessary to have low or no light when star gazing, it will be dark most of the time while actually observing.
As the telescopes are designed for adults, it may be necessary to lift and hold any younger children that want to look through a telescope. We do have some stools but they may not be tall enough.
Also, we are away from the city. This allows the nights to get colder. Please dress for the weather as necessary. It is not pleasant to stand outside when it is cold and heat can affect the ability to view fainter objects.
Timings will depend on sunset, watch the web site for details.
Please note that younger children may get bored while waiting.
As it is necessary to have low or no light when star gazing, it will be dark most of the time while actually observing.
As the telescopes are designed for adults, it may be necessary to lift and hold any younger children that want to look through a telescope. We do have some stools but they may not be tall enough.
Also, we are away from the city. This allows the nights to get colder. Please dress for the weather as necessary. It is not pleasant to stand outside when it is cold and heat can affect the ability to view fainter objects.
When the temperature is below -20 degrees, including windchill, the Visitors night will be cancelled. This is for health and safety concerns.
A lot of tine in astrononmy is standing looking through a telescope in the outdoors. Even in the telescope dome, the temperature is the same as outside.
Environment Canada's Current Conditions for Medicine Hat
A lot of tine in astrononmy is standing looking through a telescope in the outdoors. Even in the telescope dome, the temperature is the same as outside.
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