| 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 |
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8:00 p.m.
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MINI-TALKS: Eye Anatomy & Exit Pupils.
Presenters: Gerry Brosky, Dave Chapman
TALK: Types of Telescopes - Their pros and cons
Presenter: David Hoskin
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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. They 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 |
10:00 - 10:45 p.m.
(in field) |
Guided Public Observing ALL WELCOME!
Presenter:
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
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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.
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| 8:15 - 9:15 p.m. |
Public Talk: TBA
Presenter:
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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 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. |
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10:00 - 10:45 p.m.
(in field)
|
Guided Public Observing ALL WELCOME!
Presenter:
If you have them, please Bring Your Own Binoculars.
|
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 Walk - Birding at Smileys Provincial Park
Host: Pat Kelly
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| FREE TIME |
No scheduled activities |
| Sunday Evening |
Optional Camping & Observing |
