RASC Mississauga: Astronomy Evening at Riverwood

Come out and observe the universe at the Riverwood Conservancy! Join members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as they set up large telescopes to look at the Moon, planets and stars.

Weather permitting, members of the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will be setting up telescopes to show members of the public spectacular views of the Universe. Observing will take place on the green in front of Chappell House. The event starts at dusk is free and open to everyone.

Park in the main parking lot. You will be directed by volunteers to the observing area.

Large telescopes will be set up and pointed at the Moon, the planets Jupiter, Mars and Saturn and other objects beyond our solar system. 

Look for meteors, artificial satellites and anything else in the skies over Mississauga.

Note: If the weather is cloudy, the observing will be delayed one day. Check the Mississauga Centre web site for GO/NO GO information on the afternoon of the 12th.

Who can attend: Everyone
Fee: Free
Registration: Not required
Organized by: RASC - Mississauga Centre, Earthshine Astronomy and Space Science Organization and The Riverwood Conservancy
Location: The Riverwood Conservancy, 4300 Riverwood Park Lane, Mississauga, ON L5C 2S7 (north off Burnamthorpe between Mississauga Rd and Mavis Rd.)

http://earthshineastronomy.ca/events/2016/7/12/astronomy-evening-at-riverwood-july-12
http://www.theriverwoodconservancy.org/index.php/events/icalrepeat.detail/2016/07/12/482/-/astronomy-nights-with-randy-attwood