Events Description
The primary resource of the internet, cat pictures will soon be threatened by the power of quantum computing. So how do scientists plan to protect these cat pictures? Mathew Yastremski will start with the basics of quantum information and further explain how our satellite ground station is protecting the cat pictures* we so treasure. Matt is a member of the quantum team that has installed a new and fascinating quantum satellite ground-station at the RAO.
Space Night will feature access to an array of telescopes operated by University of Calgary astronomers and members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Calgary Centre. You will have the opportunity to look through the telescopes and astronomers will be on hand to answer questions.
In the sky – A first quarter moon will shine a little light creating great dark conditions for observing. Marking the autumn equinox the night sky will feature the summer triangle of Altair, Deneb, and Vega.
HOW MUCH
Cost: $10 per person plus gst & fees , all proceeds to the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory educational programming.
No tickets are available at the door
How to get tickets
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Saturday September 23, 2023 – 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Venue: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, on the east side of Highway 22, 2.4 km south of the Hwy 22 and Hwy 22x interchange.
Free Parking
No Public Transit
Attempted to attend the Dark Night Sky event lastnight. Arrived half hour before it was due to start. But, after waiting in a mile long traffic line, the parking lot was full so we parked on the shoulder half way up the dirt road and walked… We were then turned around coz they were at capacity and would not let anyone else in. They should have presold tickets rather than make them available at the door so that so many people didn’t have to make the 25 min trip from Calgary for no reason. Very disappointed.