International Astronomy Day

Posted: September 2, 2010

Come celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Galileo Observatory Saturday, October 16th. The Moon will be two days past 1st quarter, casting great shadows across its crators and Jupiter will be high in the sky and its many moons and stripes should be a site to behold! There will be prizes to give away and free stickers and collector cards for students. Cost will be $2 per person or $5 per family. All proceeds go towards the Astronomy Club at Miramichi Rural and improving the delivery science program at Miramichi Rural. Evening will begin at 8pm with a 45minute presentation of what will be will observing followed by going into the field and using our using our battery of telescopes, binoculars, and Skyscout GPS systems. Come on out for a great night with the Miramichi Rural Star Troopers!