Friday, August 22 |
Noon - 6:30 p.m. |
Registration Desk Registrar: Tony McGrath. Event Pavillion After 6:30 PM, contact the Registrar by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or in person. |
7:45 p.m. |
Welcome & Announcements Event Pavillion - Bring your own chair |
8:00 p.m.
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BEGINNER MINI-TALKS: Telescopes and Observing Presenters: David Hoskin, Gerry Brosky, Dave Chapman David will describe the various types of telescopes commonly available and their mountings. Gerry will describe how the eye works in astronomical observing. Dave will explain exit pupil and how it pertains to the observer's eye and eyepiece selection.
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9:30 - 10:00 p.m. (in field) |
Public Sky Tour Presenter: Gary Weber, Chris Young
For beginners learning the night sky. Gary and Chris will provide a tour of the planets and constellations in view and the stories associated with them.
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10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
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Astronomer Lounge Astronomers and astrophotographers are welcome to socialize in the Events Building in a red-light zone. Light snacks and beverages will be available.
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10:00 - 10:45 p.m. (in field) |
Guided Public Observing ALL WELCOME! Presenters: Gary Weber, Chris Young, Dave Chapman, Judy Black
Using the Centre’s Nova East 2025 Observing and Imaging List, they will assist anyone interested in finding the targets listed by naked eye observing or with binoculars. Members with scopes set up may accept requests to see fainter targets. If you have them, please Bring Your Own Binoculars.
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10:45 - 11:30 p.m. (in field) |
Public Observing ALL WELCOME |
11:30 p.m. - Dawn |
Nova East Registrant Dark Sky Observing / Imaging in the Field Quiet Time: 1:00-8:00 a.m. |
Saturday, August 23 |
9:00 a.m. - Noon |
Registration Desk. Event Pavillion. Registrar: Tony McGrath Contact the Registrar by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or in person. |
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. |
Astronomer Breakfast - pastries, fruit and beverages (Hosted by Nova East) After a night of observing, what better way to get re-energized than to enjoy a breakfast with fellow astronomers. A variety of muffins, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, and tea will be provided.
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all day in field |
Telescope Tours & Solar Observing |
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (iEvent Pavillion) |
Workshop: Laser Pointer Training Presenters: Peter Hurley, Dave Robertson
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10:00 - 11:00 a.m. (Events ) |
Family Activity: Walk the Solar System Presenter: David Hoskin Join David as he leads us from the Sun through our Solar System. |
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Nova East Flea Market: Equipment and Books from members Come browse, buy or barter! A great chance to get items you no longer use into the hands of others, or to find gently used astronomy equipment and books. At the seller's discretion, some portion (or all) of the proceeds may be directed towards the SCOPE Fund.
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Noon - 1:30 p.m. |
Lunch Break & FREE TIME Lunch is not provided by Nova East.
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1:30 - 2:30 p.m. |
Workshop: Make your Own Sundial Presenter: Dave Chapman Dave Chapman will explain how a sundial works in basic terms. Participants will then assemble their own sundial by cutting and folding a printed card.
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2:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Free Time
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4:30 p.m. |
Group Photo - All Nova East Participants All registered participants gather at the Event Pavilion for the traditional group photo on the hill.
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5:00 p.m. |
No-Host Dinner Registrants are invited to gather either at their campsites or at the Event Pavilion. There will be no hosted Nova East BBQ this year.
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7:00 p.m. |
Welcome back Door Prizes, RASC Observing Certificates & Awards. Presenters: Chris Young, Judy Black
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8:15 - 9:15 p.m. |
Public Talk: Stories in Space Presenter: John Read John will present the stories behind the amazing fleet of telescopes that deliver the amazing science we come to expect from the frontier of astronomy.
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9:30 - 10:00 p.m. (in field) |
Public Sky Tour Presenter: Gary Weber, Chris Young
For beginners learning the night sky. Gary and Chris will provide a tour of the planets and constellations in view and the stories associated with them.
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10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
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Astronomer Lounge Astronomers and astrophotographers are welcome to socialize in the Events Building in a red-light zone. Light snacks and beverages will be available.
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10:00 - 10:45 p.m. (in field)
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Guided Public Observing ALL WELCOME! Presenters: Gary Weber, Chris Young, Dave Chapman, Judy Black Using the Centre’s Nova East 2025 Observing and Imaging List, they will assist anyone interested in finding the targets listed by naked eye observing or with binoculars. Members with scopes set up may accept requests to see fainter targets. If you have them, please Bring Your Own Binoculars.
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10:45 - 11:30 p.m. (in field) |
Public Observing ALL WELCOME |
11:30 p.m. - Dawn |
Nova East Registrant Dark Sky Observing / Imaging in the Field Quiet Time: 1:00-8:00 a.m. |
Sunday, August 24 |
9:00 - 10:00 p.m. |
Astronomer Breakfast - pastries, fruit and beverages (Hosted by Nova East) After a night of observing, what better way to get re-energized than to enjoy a breakfast with fellow astronomers. A variety of muffins, fresh fruit, juice, coffee, and tea will be provided. |
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. |
Sherman Williams Memorial Walk - Birding at Smileys Provincial Park Host: Pat Kelly Pat will lead the walk through one of the Smiley trails and help us identify birds in the area.
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FREE TIME |
No scheduled activities |
Sunday Evening |
Optional Camping & Observing |