During the weekend of 10 and 11 August 2013, earth is moving through an old comet tail; causing a meteor shower called the Perseids. The Perseids are an annual event and one of the best meteor showers we get.
On Wednesday, August 7, Chris Vaughan presented the Sky. Below are the events he discussed. At the bottom of the page you will also find a PDF with maps.
It’s a great combination when we can blend two nights of excellent astronomy with the annual Summer Work Party at the Toronto Centre’s Carr Astronomical Observatory (CAO), and we were served up a heavy dose of both pristine conditions for observin
Below is a document with Chris Vaughan's highlights and important dates from his Sky this Month presentation at the Recreational Astronomy Night. There is lot's going on in the sky!
Could it have been a more perfect weekend at the CAO Spring Work Party held at the Toronto Centre’s E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory in the Blue Mountains from May 24 - 26, 2013?
We had a great time last night at the Long Sault Conservation Area. Twilight lingered but was followed by an amazing pass of the International Space Station.
You and your family are cordially invited to attend the 16th Annual E.C. Carr Astronomical Observatory (CAO) Open House and RASC Toronto Centre Awards Picnic on Saturday, June 1, 2013.
