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May 3, 2025

Astronomy Day

Royal BC Museum
Royal BC Museum
10am-3pm
Free
Community Events
Learning & Workshops

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May 3, 2025. 10 AM-3 PM Royal BC Museum - Conference Hall Free The local astronomical community and the Royal BC Museum invite you to a day that's truly out of this world. Experience an array of activities including telescope viewing, stunning astrophotography, engaging displays, and insightful talks. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the cosmos and explore the wonders of the universe. This year's featured speakers are: 10:30 AM - Nathan Hellner-Mestelman: The Language of the Stars 11:30 AM - Brock Johnston: Imaging Saturn Through Its Orbit 12:30 PM - Amy Archer: Sir James Douglas...Astronomer...Black Pioneer...Politician 1:30 PM - Dr. Chris Gainor: Canada and the Hubble Space Telescope Exhibitors include: "Ask an Astronomer" Table Astrophotography Camosun College Centre of the Universe Family Activity Centre RASC Welcome Table Responsible Lighting Science Venture Shawnigan Lake School Solar Viewing Station Stellarium Sky Simulation Telescope Show and Tell University of Victoria Physics and Astronomy
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