Radio Astronomy Space Night

March 9, 2024

March 9, 2024

$10+fees

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, 210 Avenue West, Priddis

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Events Description

 

Imagine a sky without stars. A sky that glows with the remnants of a thousand stellar explosions. Some of the brightest things you see are on the other side of the observable Universe. And you would barely notice sunrise. This is not science fiction. This is Radio Astronomy. Jeroen Stil will share how researchers at the University of Calgary use the largest telescopes in the world to explore the cosmos and witness events that would otherwise remain unseen. Join us, on a tour of the invisible Universe.

Advancement of telescopes and ever improving surveys of the sky create opportunities for new discoveries in our Galaxy. Kierra Weatherhead will present the results of one such serendipitous observation of a radio transient whose nature is unknown. The RASC will present “the Sky at Night” which will highlight the visible objects in the night sky for the month of March.

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 – Mighty Jupiter will be setting in the west and the new moon phase will create dark sky conditions. The winter constellations will be on full display in the south with Orion the hunter in an eternal chase across the sky on the hunt for Taurus the bull.

HOW MUCH

Tickets :$10 per person plus gst & fees

Ticket required for ages 8 years and up,tThe event is geared towards older children and up.

How to get tickets?
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WHEN & WHERE

Date & Time:

Saturday, March 9, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

 

Venue:
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, 210 Avenue W Hwy 22 S, Priddis
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