Astronomy in Action: A Planetarium Comes to the OPL!

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Date: Saturday, June 10, 2023
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location:
Okotoks Public Library

Hosted by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Calgary Centre  www.calgary.rasc.ca

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!  ONE REGISTRATION PER PERSON ATTENDING REQUIRED

All Ages

An out-of-this-world presentation and learning session where children and adults young-at-heart will learn about constellations, the moon, telescopes and binoculars.  Come and watch the stars and constellations of the night sky in our pop-up planetarium!!

Participants with have the opportunity to:

  • Experience a planetarium setup at the library and see the night sky
  • Hear a brief presentation on constellations and the moon
  • See, touch and experience actual telescopes and binoculars used by local amateur astronomers to observe the universe beyond our planet

Four 30 minute presentations to choose from, each offering the same content.  Please register for only one presentation in the drop-down form below.

Planetarium is wheelchair and mobility issue accessible.

This is a parented program.  Parents/caregivers must remain with their child for the duration of the program.

Event dates

  • Saturday, June 10, 2023 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 10, 2023 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 10, 2023 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, June 10, 2023 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.