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Special Events

Summer Skies

August 9, 2024

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Maple Ridge

Presented by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada- Vancouver

Discover the wonders and beauty of the night sky at the RASC-Vancouver Observatory located within the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest. This event features guided observations of the Summer Constellations, dark sky views of the Milky Way, visible meteor showers, and a tour of the Observatory displaying celestial objects with a perspective into astro-imaging processes. You’ll also have the opportunity to peer through telescopes provided by RASC members to observe planets, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulae up close.

This is a family friendly event and open to anyone with an interest in astronomy.