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Dark Sky Astronomy Weekend: Little Dipper

October 21, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - October 23, 2022 @ 11:00 am

$59.00 – $179.00
A view of milky way galaxy from manning park lookout

That’s right – Dark Sky Astronomy Weekend is back this fall. With not 1 weekend, but 2 weekends full of Dark Sky fun!

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This weekend, starting October 21st, is geared towards our future Astronomers, with lots of beginner-friendly information.

There will be workshops, a mobile planetarium, and kids activities. Our guest speaker, Christopher Gainor, will be talking about the Hubble Space Telescope and the James Webb Telescope. Saturday night stargazing will be done at the Cascade Lookout (weather dependent) with transportation provided.

Book your accommodations at our Resort here. Reach out to our Front Desk: email – info@manningpark.com or phone – 604 668 5922. Alternative accommodations are Skyview RV Campground or Sunshine Valley RV Resorts & Cabins.

Christopher Gainor Bio

Chris Gainor is a historian and writer specializing in spaceflight and astronomy. He is the editor of Quest: The History of Spaceflight Quarterly. His latest book, Not Yet Imagined, tells the story of the Hubble Space Telescope. Chris is a past president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

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Little Dipper Weekend Schedule

Details

Start:
October 21, 2022 @ 4:00 pm
End:
October 23, 2022 @ 11:00 am
Cost:
$59.00 – $179.00
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Venue

Manning Park Resort
7500 Hwy 3
Manning Park, BC V0X 1R0 Canada
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