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RASC DDO: Astronomy Family Night - SOLD OUT

Event Date: 
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 22:00 EDT to Sunday, June 4, 2023 - 00:00 EDT

Date and time: Saturday, June 3rd 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM EDT, in-person at the David Dunlap Observatory

Astronomy Family Night - SOLD OUT

RASC DDO & the David Dunlap Observatory

Saturday, June 3rd 10:00 PM - 12:00 AM EDT, in-person at the David Dunlap Observatory

Families will be introduced to the wonders of astronomy through a presentation on a variety of exciting astronomy topics, followed by an age-appropriate celestial activities and a demonstration of the 74” telescope. If the sky is clear the dome will be opened and the telescope pointed to an interesting celestial object for the visitors to view. All participating family members must be registered and a registered adult must accompany any registered participants under the age of 16. Please wear / bring appropriate supplies for being outdoors and arrive 15 minutes prior to the program start time in order to be signed in. This program runs rain or shine.

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Class

Backyard software introductory course

Event Date: 
Monday, May 29, 2023 - 19:00 to 21:00 EDT

Backyard EOS / Backyard Nikon introductory course (ONLINE)

Monday 29 May 2023, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Eastern Time (note the time zone!)

Backyard EOS / Backyard Nikon is a popular camera control program that offers features beyond the manufacturer's utility software or built-in intervalometer.

BYE / BYN allows a user to operate the camera by remote for vibration-free imaging. It offers excellent focus control for camera lenses and imaging through a telescope. Imaging plans can be built and executed to capture multiple light, dark, flat, bias, and dark-flat frames.

FOR MEMBERS ONLY.

Class sizes are limited. A waiting list is maintained for when courses are full.

This training is for both the Canon and Nikon versions of Backyard.

https://rasc.ca/backyard-eos-level-1

Part of the Backyard Software Training Series.

https://rasc.ca/backyard-software-training

Who can attend: active RASC members
Fee: Free
Registration: Required
Organized by: RASC national office

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