A Steeplechase of Jovian moons

Feb 25, 2016

The North Frontenac Dark Skies Preserve is excited to be hosting its first winter star party. On Sat. February 27, beginning at approximately 9 pm, we will be viewing a “Steeplechase” of Jovian moons, where one of its moons (Europa) will slip behind the planet, and a few minutes later another moon (Ganymede) will re-appear from the opposite side!!! And you can view this in REAL TIME! A few hours later in the evening, watch another moon (Io) slip in front of the planet and cast a black shadow on the cloud tops! An eclipse on another planet! This is an event you won’t want to miss! In between we will be observing some beautiful galaxies and nebulae of the winter sky, so come and join the FUN! The star party begins at 8:30pm to give time to set up the telescopes, etc. The Dark Skies Preserve is located at 5816 Road 506 just south of Plevna. Please visit www.northfrontenac.com or our facebook page at www.facebook.com/NFDSP/ in case of cancellation or for information on events and activities throughout the year.