Re: NF Stargazing Pad

Jul 17, 2014

I wish to express with great appreciation and gratitude, a big thanks to the North Frontenac Council for the installation of the North Frontenac Star Gazing Pad on Road 506, complete with picnic tables, benches and very well kept washrooms. We have been getting many compliments about our Dark Sky Preserve from people who live in places where they can never see the night sky due to light pollution.

On the evening of July 5th quite a crowd attended the Star Party that took place and everyone, including teenagers, were happy to witness some of the spectacular celestial wonders of our universe. Astronomers from Pickering, Brampton, Waterloo, along with others from our area had 7 telescopes set up to show a variety of planets, stars, galaxies, and nebulas - one with sophisticated astrophotography equipment that showed us up-close the true colours of the various gases nebulae are comprised of along with beautiful globular clusters.

Everyone was in awe as many features of the night sky were explained and shown where to look. As word gets around about the new addition to our municipality - more and more people come, anxious to see what they can see. Thanks to everyone who brought telescopes of all sizes and shared their wealth of knowledge. Betty Hunter, one of our dedicated councillors, faithfully shows up at all the Star Parties, she is an avid astronomer herself. Thanks to the Council for MONEY WELL SPENT. The next Star Party is planned for August 3rd. You can find the information on the North Frontenac Township website and in the North Frontenac News.

Wanda Recoskie