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VANCOUVER – Sky Gazing Anyone?
- 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sky gazing anyone?? Astronomer Justin Lee has invited us to join him at Kitsilano Beach in the last week of April, from 7:30 to 10:00, to view the moon, Venus, and Mars through this telescope. Even though it will still be light at 7:30, the moon will be bright enough for us to see. This might be a great time for younger sky gazers. For those who want to see Venus and Mars, 8:30 will be a better start time.
We won’t know the exact date of this “Explorer Evening” (Tues. 25th, Wed. 26th, or Thurs. 27th) until we check the weather forecast the week before. This is an all-ages event, and you can drop by anytime.
Justin is an amateur astronomer, an interest he has had since the age of 11. Throughout university, he was a member of the UBC Astronomy Club. Now Justin loves to host public observation events and to share the night sky with as many people as possible. You can check out Justin’s blog here, and see his Instagram here.
For astronomy lovers in your family, see Night Sky Bright Planets, which gives planets rise and set times for Vancouver as well as other locations.
This event is for NatureKids BC members. Become a member today it’s FREE!
Register your interest here.