This year’s BBQ just happens to coincide with the International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN). We will have members assist with the lunar observing, and all members are welcomed for observing throughout the evening. 

Date:    Saturday, September 14, 2024 (rain date, if needed, TBD)
Confirmation of the SCO event (i.e. weather watch) will be made Thursday evening and posted to all members.

BBQ:              6:00 PM
Observing:    8:30 PM
RSVP to Judy if you plan on coming to let us plan for Food.

What’s to Eat?            

• Burgers (chicken, beef), hotdogs
• Salad & salad dressing, veggie tray
• Condiments (ketchup, mustard, relish, sliced pickles)
• Potato chips
• Dessert (squares)
• Coffee / tea / hot chocolate (A kettle is now in the Warm Room; water will be provided for the hot beverages throughout the BBQ and observing session; cube sugar, packet sugar, Sugar Twin & powdered creamer also available).
• Please bring your own food if there is something you would prefer (such as steak) or other foods due to allergies or other health needs.

What to Bring?           

• plates, cutlery, cups
• Warm clothing
• Chair (and other personal creature comforts), BUG STUFF
• Your personal observing equipment (binoculars, telescopes, etc.)

What are we doing? – The evening is social and to celebrate InOMN! The Centre’s 16” dob will be available for use - spend some time looking through the Centre’s excellent Go-To Dob. 

Need a Lift? - Members are strongly encouraged to car pool as much as possible to reduce the number of cars parked at SCO. Post to the Discussion List & we’ll try and get you in a car pool.

How do I get to SCO? Consult Google maps for “Saint Croix Observatory”. 

If you don’t have access to google Maps, the directions if coming from Halifax /  theValley are:

• Travel west / east on Hwy 101 to Exit 4 Ellershouse. (note the MacDonald Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning Friday at 7 p.m. and reopen Monday).
• Turn Left on Trunk 1 through St. Croix to Salmon Hole Dam Road (on the left). There is a traffic light due to repairs on the Hwy 101 overpass.
• Follow Salmon Hole Dam Road to the end of the pavement. Go through the gate and continue on the dirt road to the observatory (on the left), about 900 metres to white buildings on a peninsula. You will go past Minas Energy facilities en route. 

Time: 1:00 PM Atlantic (12:00 Noon, Eastern)
Place: Room AT101, Saint Mary's University, Halifax