Archive for March, 2007
More free telescope observing nights
March 8th, 2007 | 
Author: For the next few Friday nights you can head down to the Telus World of Science down on 6th Ave and 11 St SW and take a peek through some telescopes. Members of the Calgary Centre of RASC are down there on the observing deck. Viewing goes on nice Friday nights (clear and above -20C) for the next few weeks. Admission is free but you do have to pay for parking. Families welcome.
Mar 9th 2007 7:30PM – 8:30PM
Mar 16th, 23 and 30th, 2007 9:00PM -10:00PM
Bring the family down for a peak at the stars
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RASC Calgary Centre, Annual Spring Star Night, Mar 24th 2007, Fish Creek Park
The event runs from 7 PM to 10 PM whether the sky is clear or cloudy. Inside the Shannon Terrace Environmental Learning Centre, there will be games,astronomy and “Rings in the Park†displays. RASC members will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
To get there from the end of Anderson road SW (west end) turn south on to 37th Street SW. Turn east off 37th st SW onto 130 Ave SW, turn right on Woodpath RD SW into Fish Creek Park. Follow the road down the valley to the Shannon Terrace Environmental Learning Centre.
I hope that we will see some of you there and we may be there with a couple of our own scopes displaying objects!
Stephen
Saving 5.00 could cost you more – Way to go Air Canada
Seen the TV commercials lately for Air Canada? How you can fly your way? Here’s a little scenario that you might find interesting and I actually stumbled upon (I read the fine print).
I recently had a ticket purchased for me to fly Air Canada for a day trip. When asked, I said no luggage as I didn’t think I would have any. When the ticket came the no luggage option was selected and the buyer saved 5.00. The day before I was set to go I decided that I would have one of my distributers send an order to me in Vancouver while I was there and I would bring it back with me (1 box weighing 10 lbs). This way I would get it faster and shipping shouldn’t be as much.
When I did my web check and actually read the terms and conditions of the Tango fare, I was surprised to see that if I changed my mind and decided to use baggage check , I would have to pay 50.00 each way! So for saving 5 bucks and changing your mind you get penalized big.
Hmmm, think I’ll stick with Westjet. Where I can take two bags and still carry 60lbs more than AC (70lbs per bag vs 40 fr AC unless your First Class then it is 50)!
Another thing with the Tango ticket… If you miss your plane you lose your money! No refunds no changes. Again this is a case of buyer beware!
Stephen
Lunar Eclipse Tonight March 3rd
You may be aware that there is a full lunar eclipse tonight. The full moon will pass directly through Earth’s Shawdow and become red. Unfortunately if you live in Western Canada like me, it will be over or just about finished as the moon rises.
Not to worry, we will get a full Lunar Eclipse the evening of Aug 28th 2006. Mark this dae down in your calendar.
If you want to see what little of the eclipse you can you have to get out for moonrise and have a clear view of the Eastern Horizon. You may be able to detect a slight shawdow on the edge of the moon as it moves out of the last part of earth’s shadow. It will be extremely difficult to see and chances are you won’t see anything!
Stephen