The public is invited to come and enjoy the Perseid meteor shower on August 12 at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, located at 717 White Lake Rd, south of Kaleden. Admission is free. Bring a blanket, or lounge chair to watch for meteors in comfort. Dress warmly.
Gates to the grounds will open at 7:30 p.m. Talks by Ken Tapping, Ryan Ransom and Roland Kothes will be offered at 8:15 p.m. By 9:30 p.m., it should be sufficiently dark enough to view the sky to see the brightest meteors. Also, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Okanagan Centre, will set up telescopes for the public to enjoy other celestial wonders. The event ends and the gates close at 11:30 p.m.
Bad weather (ie. clouds) will scupper the meteor and telescope viewing, but the grounds will be open and the talks will be presented regardless.
For directions to the Observatory at White Lake, consult http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/locations/directions/penticton.html or further information at 250-497-2300.
DRAO release