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I know everyone is busily making plans for the Total Solar Eclipse, but I wanted to at least start the conversation about Astronomy Day.? The date this year for the event is Saturday, May 18th.? I am looking for feedback from the group regarding what we want to do.? I unfortunately have plans that day and won't be able to attend.? If there is interest in holding the event, I am willing to support the planning and co-ordination with Rio-Can and Chapters.? Please let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Jim T.

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Thank Jim for starting the conversation.

I know that some of you ?( by definition) are not necessarily PRO-RASC

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That being said the RASC has pointed to the OAOG event often in the past few years so maybe RASC can return the favour this year.

In the events that Jim ?cannot find folk to coordinate the Chapters event? without him I would like to propose a joint event with the Ottawa RASC Centre.

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Since we are back at CASM it may be that we will be asked to attend there and thus could possibly work together. ?

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Subject: [oaog] Astronomy Day 2024 - May 18th

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I know everyone is busily making plans for the Total Solar Eclipse, but I wanted to at least start the conversation about Astronomy Day.? The date this year for the event is Saturday, May 18th.? I am looking for feedback from the group regarding what we want to do.? I unfortunately have plans that day and won't be able to attend.? If there is interest in holding the event, I am willing to support the planning and co-ordination with Rio-Can and Chapters.? Please let me know what you think.

Cheers,

Jim T.

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Hello Jim,

I always look forward to Astronomy Day, as it has always been the public outreach event highlight of the year!

I would love to hold the event once again on the parking lot outside Chapters, as we have done (or planned for)every year since 2001. ?It is amazing to think that we have held Astro Day at this location for over 20 years!

Jim, I expect to be able to attend. ?With a new baby, I will likely need some help for the planning and coordinating with Rio-Can and Chapters. ?So that would be much appreciated!

Also, as always, we rely on volunteers to help us out (whether to help with morning setups or evening tear downs, assist telescope owners or even just to join in the fun!). ?It really is a fantastic day when everything comes together with the weather. ?It is very rewarding to share our passion of astronomy with the public. ?If you are new to the group or have never done it, please don't be shy... it's an event for all, newcomers and veterans astronomers alike!

After the disappointment of poor weather for last year's event, it would be great if things work out this year.

Cheers!
Pierre

#56270

Morning all,

I have gone ahead and contacted RioCan and Chapters-Indigo regarding use of the parking lot next to Chapters Silver City on May 18th.? They have already responded with approval for us to use the space - Yay!?I will continue to act in a co-ordination role, and can even show up and help in the morning, but I have another event to attend in the afternoon/evening.? If you would like to volunteer to participate in the event, please contact me at the email address below.

top <hyphen> jimmy <at> rogers <dot> com

Thanks!

Jim T.