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Alberta: High River

Galilean Night in High River

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Location
Venue: 1st Street SW & 5th Avenue SW
Street/Description: Across the street from the Wales Theatre
City: High River
Post Code/Zip Code: T1V 1M6
Google Map Link

When
Start Date: 22/10/2009
End Date: 22/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:00
End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Big Sky Astronomical Society
Main Contact: James Durbano
E-mail: info@bigsky.ab.ca
Phone: 403-973-STAR
Website: http://www.bigsky.ab.ca

Further Details
We will set up a telescope on the sidewalk across the street from the Wales Theatre, right next to the statue of George Emerson. Come see Jupiter and the Galilean Moons, as well as our Moon.


Alberta: Nanton

Galilean Night in Nanton

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Location
Venue: Nanton Community Centre
Street/Description: 18th Street & 21st Avenue (Highway 2 Southbound)
City: Nanton
Post Code/Zip Code: T0L 1R0
Google Map Link

When
Start Date: 23/10/2009
End Date: 23/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:00
End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Big Sky Astronomical Society
Main Contact: James Durbano
E-mail: info@bigsky.ab.ca
Phone: 403-973-STAR
Website: http://www.bigsky.ab.ca

Further Details
We will set up a telescope on the sidewalk next to the Nanton Community Centre. Come see Jupiter and the Galilean Moons, as well as our Moon.


Alberta: Okotoks

Galilean Night in Okotoks

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Location
Venue: Southridge Drive & Big Rock Lane
Street/Description: Next to the McDonald's Restaurant
City: Okotoks
Post Code/Zip Code: T1S 1L2
Google Map Link

When
Start Date: 24/10/2009
End Date: 24/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:00
End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Big Sky Astronomical Society
Main Contact: James Durbano
E-mail: info@bigsky.ab.ca
Phone: 403-973-STAR
Website: http://www.bigsky.ab.ca

Further Details
The Big Sky Astronomical Society will set up a telescope on the sidewalk next to McDonald's from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM on October 24, 2009. Come see Jupiter and the Galilean Moons, as well as our Moon.


Alberta: Calgary

The Tonight Show

Location
Venue: TELUS World of Science-Calgary
Street/Description: Discovery Dome Theatre
City/State: Calgary
Post Code/Zip Code: T2P 2C4

When
Start Date: 23/10/2009
End Date: 23/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:30:00
End Time (each day): 20:30:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: TELUS World of Science
Main Contact: Alan Dyer
E-mail: alan.dyer@calgaryscience.ca
Phone:
Website: www.astronomycalgary.com

Further Details
An hour-long live star show presented in the Discovery Dome theatre, using the Digistar projector to show the current night sky, plus presentations of the latest news and images from space. The star show is followed by telescope observing of the Moon and Jupiter on the science centre's rooftop Observing Deck, weather permitting. Admission to the star show is $5 per person; admission to the telescopes is free.


Alberta: Calgary

Friday Night Stargazing

Location
Venue: TELUS World of Science-Calgary Observing Deck
Street/Description: 701 - 11 Street SW
City/State: Calgary
Post Code/Zip Code: T2P 2C4

When
Start Date: 23/10/2009
End Date: 23/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 21:00:00
End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: TELUS World of Science
Main Contact: Alan Dyer
E-mail: alan.dyer@calgaryscience.ca
Phone:
Website: www.astronomycalgary.com

Further Details
Free telescope viewing of the Moon, Jupiter and other autumn sky sights, including views of Jupiter and the Moon through a replica of Galileo's first telescope used to look at the heavens in 1609. A true "Galilean Nights" experience.


Alberta: Calgary

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory public open house

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Location
Venue: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Street/Description: Southwest of Calgary near Priddis
City/State: Calgary
Post Code/Zip Code: T2N 1N4
Google Map Link

When
Start Date: 24/10/2009
End Date: 24/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 20:00:00
End Time (each day): 23:30:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: University of Calgary
Main Contact: Phil Langill
E-mail: pplangil@ucalgary.ca
Phone:
Website: http://www.ucalgary.ca/rao/

Further Details
Please see the RAO website for more information


British Columbia: Abbotsford

Galilean Nights Star Party

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Location
Venue: McDonald Park
Street/Description: West end of No 3 Road
City: Abbotsford
Post Code/Zip Code: V3G 1A0
Google Map Link

When
Start Date: 24/10/2009
End Date: 24/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:00
End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Fraser Valley Astronomers Society
Main Contact: Phill Williams
E-mail: kiwi_canuck@uniserve.com
Phone:
Website: http://www.fvas.net

Further Details
Join members of the Fraser Valley Astronomers Society for an evening of telescope observing of the Moon and Jupiter, and experience your very own Galileo Moments.


British Columbia: Vancouver

An Evening in Tuscany Dinner & Dance

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Location
Venue: Italian Cultural Centre
Street/Description: 3075 Slocan Street
City: Vancouver
Post Code/Zip Code: V5M3E4

When
Start Date: 17/10/2009
End Date: 17/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 18:15
End Time (each day): 1:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Vancouver Tuscany Cultural Society
Main Contact: Tuscany Society
E-mail: toscanidivancouver@hotmail.com
Phone: +16044303337
Website: http://www.italianculturalcentre.ca

Further Details
Dinner, Music & Entertainment on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Italian Cultural Centre in East Vancouver! (3075 Slocan Street) Doors open at 6:15pm, dinner served at 7:00pm. Tickets are $55.00 per person. Wine included with dinner (no host bar). This year's theme celebrates the 400th anniversary of the important celestial discoveries of the famous Tuscan Astronomer Galileo Galilei! There will be telescopes available after the dinner to view the skies that evening. Partial proceeds of this event will go towards the Red Cross 2009 Italian Earthquake Relief.


British Columbia: Victoria

IYA/NSTW 'A sense of scale in the universe'

Location
Venue: Nellie McClung Library
Street/Description: 3950 Cedar Hill Road
City: Victoria
Post Code/Zip Code: V8P 3Z9

When
Start Date: 23/10/2009
End Date: 23/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 14.30
End Time (each day): 15:30 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: NRC - HIA
Main Contact: Eric Chisholm
E-mail: eric.chrisholm@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone:
Website: http://www.science.gc.ca

Further Details
Join Dr. Alan McConnahie (NRC-HIA) as he discusses "A sense of scale in the Universe" in this child friendly (ages 8-12) presentation.


British Columbia: Victoria

IYA/NSTW 'How we find planets around other star'

Location
Venue: mily Carr Branch
Street/Description: 3500 Blanshard Street
City: Victoria
Post Code/Zip Code: V8X 1W3

When
Start Date: 24/10/2009
End Date: 24/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 10:30 am
End Time (each day): 11:30 am (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: NRC - HIA
Main Contact: Eric Chisholm
E-mail: eric.chisholm@nrc.gc.ca
Phone:
Website: http://www.science.gc.ca

Further Details
Join Dr. Brenda Matthews (NRC-HIA) as she explores this fascinating topic and see the first ever picture taken of another solar system!


British Columbia: Victoria

FETTU

Location
Venue: Mayfair Shopping Centre
Street/Description: 3147 Douglas Street
City: Victoria
Post Code/Zip Code: V9B 6E8

When
Start Date: 02/10/2009
End Date: 25/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 15:00
End Time (each day): 19:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: RASC Victoria Centre
Main Contact: Sid Sidhu
E-mail: sid_sidhu@shaw.ca
Phone: 250-391-0540
Website: http://www.victoria.rasc.ca

Further Details
From Earth to the Universe - Astronomy image display at Mayfair Shopping Centre. Experts available Friday to Sunday, afternoon/evenings.


British Columbia: Victoria

Night Sky Viewing

Location
Venue: Prospect Lake Elementary School
Street/Description: 321 Prospect Lk. Road
City: Victoria
Post Code/Zip Code: V9E 1J7

When
Start Date: 22/10/2009
End Date: 22/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:00
End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: RASC, Victoria Centre
Main Contact: Sid Sidhu
E-mail: sid_sidhu@shaw.ca
Phone: 250-391-0540
Website: http://www.victoria.rasc.ca

Further Details
Weather permitting, the Victoria Centre volunteers will be setting up telescopes for the students and parents viewing the night objects.


Manitoba: The Pas

The Pas Sky Tour

Location
Venue: Kelsey Rec Centre
Street/Description: Field behind Kelsey Rec Centre
City: The Pas
Post Code/Zip Code: R9A 1M5

When
Start Date: 22/10/2009
End Date: 24/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 20:00
End Time (each day): 22:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: N/A
Main Contact: Del Shand
E-mail: dshand@ucn.ca
Phone: 204-623-1767
Website:

Further Details
Attendees can come earlier as presenter will be set up before twilight and can answer questions and do some impromptu observing before the main event. Dress warmly with proper clothing and footware as the evenings are forecasted to be quite cool (approx 0 C)


Nova Scotia: Halifax

Astronomy Cafe

Location
Venue: Cafe Ristretto
Street/Description: Bishop's Landing
City: Halifax
Post Code/Zip Code: B3J 3Z2
Google Map Link

When
Start Date: 24/10/2999
End Date: 24/10/2999
Start Time (each day): 19:30:00
End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Astronomy Nova Scotia
Main Contact: Dave Chapman
E-mail: dave.chapman@ns.sympatico.ca
Phone: (902) 463-9103
Website: astronomynovascotia.ca

Further Details
RASC Halifax Centre member Chris Young leads an informal discussion "Conversations with Backyard Astronomers". Sidewalk observing after, weather permitting


Nova Scotia: Halifax

Galileo Lecture: Beyond the Visible Universe

Location
Venue: Guptill Theatre, Dalhousie University
Street/Description: Coburg Road
City: Halifax
Post Code/Zip Code: B3H 3P6
Google Map Link

When
Start Date: 23/10/2999
End Date: 23/10/2999
Start Time (each day): 19:30:00
End Time (each day): 20:30:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Astronomy Nova Scotia
Main Contact: Dave Chapman
E-mail: dave.chapman@ns.sympatico.ca
Phone: (902) 463-9103
Website: astronomynovascotia.ca

Further Details
Prof. Christine Wilson


Nova Scotia: Halifax

Cafe Scientifique: The Big Bang

Location
Venue: Uncommon Grounds
Street/Description: 1030 South Park Street
City: Halifax
Post Code/Zip Code: B3H 2W3
Google Map Link

When
Start Date: 21/10/2009
End Date: 21/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:00
End Time (each day): 20:30 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Astronomy Nova Scotia
Main Contact: Prof Rob Thacker
E-mail: thacker@ap.smu.ca
Phone: 902 420 5636
Website: http://www.astronomynovascotia.ca/

Further Details
Join Profs Rob Thacker & Marcin Sawicki for an informal discussion about the origin of the Universe. Free "astro" cookies!


Nova Scotia: Halifax

Galileo Night at the Halifax Planetarium

Location
Venue: Sir James Dunn Building
Street/Description: Dalhousie University
City: Halifax
Post Code/Zip Code: B3H 3J5

When
Start Date: 22/10/2009
End Date: 22/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:15
End Time (each day): 20:15 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Astronomy Nova Scotia
Main Contact: Prof David Tindall
E-mail: david.tindall@dal.ca
Phone:
Website: http://www.astronomynovascotia.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=201:galileo-night-at-the-halifax-planetarium-thu-22-oct&catid=35:dated-events&Itemid=56

Further Details
with special guest "Galileo Galilei"


Ontario: Acton Ontario

North Halton astronomy

Location
Venue: Sir Donald Mann Park
Street/Description: Sir Donald Mann Park via LCBO
City: Acton Ontario
Post Code/Zip Code: L7J-2V9

When
Start Date: 23/10/2009
End Date: 23/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 20:30:00
End Time (each day): 23:00:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: North Halton Astronomy
Main Contact: David Quinn
E-mail: northhaltonastronomy@yahoo.com
Phone: Canada
Website:

Further Details
Public Viewing Night for those interested. Telescopes and cameras will be set up.


Ontario: London

Exploring the Stars Galilean Nights

Location
Venue: Cronyn Observatory
Street/Description: University of Western Ontario
City: London
Post Code/Zip Code: N6A 5B9

When
Start Date: 22/10/2009
End Date: 24/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:00:00
End Time (each day): 22:00:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Department of Physics and Astronomy / RASC London
Main Contact: Ryan Marciniak
E-mail: rmarcini@uwo.ca
Phone: 15196917746
Website: www.astro.uwo.ca/exploringthestars

Further Details
For the Galilean Nights event, the Exploring the stars program run by the Department of Physics and Astronomy, in conjunction with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's London Chapter, will be hosting three special public open houses at Cronyn Observatory.

We will be hosting children's activities, public astronomy lectures, and of course, viewing of the night sky through several telescopes.

Come out and celebrate the International Year of Astronomy 2009 with us!


Ontario: Sarnia - Bright's Grove

Star Peace Sarnia

Location
Venue: Mike Weir Park
Street/Description: Off Lakshore Road in Brights Grove
City/State: Sarnia - Bright's Grove
Post Code/Zip Code: N0N-1C0

When
Start Date: 24/10/2009
End Date: 24/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 18:30:00
End Time (each day): 22:30:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Sarnia RASC
Main Contact: Martin Cogswell
E-mail: mr_scope2@hotmail.com
Phone: 519-869-6523
Website:

Further Details
Public star party hosted in conjuction with members from the Wright State University of Ohio. This will also be listed as a Star Peace Event.


Quebec: Kirkland

Galilean Nights - Come and view the sites of Galileo

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Location
Venue: Kirkland Library
Street/Description: Kirkland Library
City: Kirkland
Post Code/Zip Code: H9J 2W2

When
Start Date: 22/10/2009
End Date: 22/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:00
End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Royal Astronomical Society of Canada / Montreal Center
Main Contact: Ron
E-mail: Ronstargazer@Aol.com
Phone: http://www.rascmontreal.org/
Website: http://www.rascmontreal.org/


Québec: Thetford Mines

400 ans d'astronomie

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Location
Venue: Cégep de Thetford
Street/Description: 671, boul. Fontenac Ouest
City: Thetford Mines
Post Code/Zip Code: G6G 1N1
Google Map Link

When
Start Date: 22/10/2009
End Date: 22/10/2009
Start Time (each day): 19:00
End Time (each day): 21:00 (approximate)

Contact Details
Organising Group: Cégep de Thetford
Main Contact: Julie Bolduc-Duval
E-mail: jbolducduval@cegepth.qc.ca
Phone: 418-228-8591 extn 280
Website:

Further Details
Conférence gratuite "400 ans d'astronomie" offerte au grand public. Nous retracerons l'histoire du télescope, de Galilée à aujourd'hui, en expliquant certaines des découvertes majeures faites avec ces instruments. Si le ciel est dégagé, nous observerons le ciel après la conférence. Si vous avez un télescope à la maison et que vous voulez de l'aide pour savoir comment l'utiliser, apportez-le et nous le regarderons avec vous (si le temps le permet - surtout en cas de pluie). Toute la famille est invitée.