Khan Scope Centre Astro-Notes

Star Party Round Up!

Hey Folks,

There are quite a Number of Star Parties occurring at this time of year,
and it's a great opportunity for you to take advantage of them.

If you have never been to a Star Party, you are in for a pleasant
surprise. Sometimes, I hear from novice amateur astronomers who have the notion

that they might feel out of place at one of these events. It is simply not the
case! Amateur astronomers are a very friendly bunch of people in my

experience and always willing to lend a helping hand.

At some of the  Star Parties, a range of Speakers are also on hand talking
about everything from Observing to Astrophotography and Digital Imaging.

This Year being the International Year of Astronomy, I do hope you will
take the opportunity to participate in one of these.

Clear Skies,

Ray Khan

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Here is a list of  just a few of  them in Canada:

Starfest
(Mount Forest, Ontario. Canada)

August 20-23rd 2009



Noted as the 7th Largest Star Party in North America!
This is the big one..Very Busy, with Many speakers,  .. Camping on site

Note: Khan Scope Centre is looking for 2 People to assist
in our Starfest Display booth this year, for Friday and Saturday. Your Admission
to Starfest will be included and Lunch and Dinner provided.

If you are interested, and have a working knowledge of Telescopes and
accessories, please send an email to : Khanscope@gmail.com

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Huronia
Star Party  (Collingwood, Ontario)

 SEPTEMBER 16, 17, 18, 19

This Star Party is more laid back and very relaxing. The New
Venue and location has some good dark skies as well.

Camping on site.

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Saskatchewan
Summer Star Party 2009

& RASC General Assembly
2009

Cypress Hills Interprovincial
Park

(Centre Block - 30km South of Maple Creek on Hwy 21)

August 13 to 16, 2009

This Star Party is under Some
Nice Dark Skies at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park! One that I have
personally wanted to attend.This year it is combined with the Royal Astronomical
Society of Canada's General Assembly,so it's a double bonus!

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Manitoulin
Star Party weekend 
(Manitoulin Island, Ontario)

 
August
14 - 18

Held under the
dark skies of  Beautiful Manitoulin Island, north of Tobermory, Ontario.
Take the nice ferry ride over to the Island. Your host's Terry and Rita Gordon.

Very laid back Star Party, Camping on site, more of the roughing it nature type.

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