University of Calgary

Presentation by Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Rudolf Marcus

Submitted by ahobill on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 10:17am.
Jun 12 2013 - 3:00pm
Jun 12 2013 - 4:00pm
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Speaker: 
Dr. Rudolph Marcus, 1992 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry.
Location: 
Room 210, EEL Building

The Faculty of Science is pleased to host a short presentation by:
Dr. Rudolph Marcus, 1992 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry
Dr. Marcus will receive an honorary degree during the Faculty of Science and Graduate Studies Convocation Ceremony on Thursday, June 13 at 9:00am

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Milky Way Nights

Submitted by jihowse on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 4:03pm.
Sep 7 2013 - 10:00pm
Sep 8 2013 - 2:00am
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Speaker: 
Phil Langill, University of Calgary, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Location: 
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Special Event

Join us for late night observing along side research scientists. The three nights around the new moon allow for incredible opportunities to view faint and deep sky objects such a nebulae and galaxies.

Please check for weather and sky observing forecasts and updates.

Admission is by donation to our educational programming.

Milky Way Nights

Submitted by jihowse on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 4:00pm.
Sep 6 2013 - 10:00pm
Sep 7 2013 - 3:00pm
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Speaker: 
Phil Langill, University of Calgary, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Location: 
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Special Event

Join us for late night observing along side research scientists. The three nights around the new moon allow for incredible opportunities to view faint and deep sky objects such a nebulae and galaxies.

Please check for weather and sky observing forecasts and updates.

Admission is by donation to our educational programming.

 

Image credit: Alan Dyer

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Night of the Comet

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 5:00pm.
Nov 9 2013 - 8:00pm
Nov 9 2013 - 11:00pm
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Speaker: 
Phil Langill, University of Calgary, Physics and Astronomy
Location: 
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Open House

Family Fun Night at the observatory. Join us for games, puzzles and prizes.

In the sky – Jupiter will brighten the sky and give us a glimpse of its many moons.

Admission: $20 per car or $10 per person

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Sci Fi Night at the Observatory

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 4:47pm.
Oct 26 2013 - 7:30pm
Oct 26 2013 - 11:00pm
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Speaker: 
Location: 
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Special Event

Wear your costume and join us for astronomical fun and games, Science Fiction talks, music and trivia challenges. - presale tickets available on October 1, $10 each

 

www.ucalgary.ca/rao

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Milky Way Nights

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 4:29pm.
Aug 1 2013 - 10:00pm
Aug 2 2013 - 2:00am
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Speaker: 
Jennifer Howse
Location: 
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Special Event

Join us for late night observing along side research scientists. The three nights around the new moon allow for incredible opportunities to view faint and deep sky objects such a nebulae and galaxies.

Please check for weather and sky observing forecasts and updates.

Admission is by donation to our educational programming.

 

Image credit: Alan Dyer

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Milky Way Nights

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 4:05pm.
Aug 2 2013 - 10:00pm
Aug 3 2013 - 2:00am
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Speaker: 
Dr. Phil Langill
Location: 
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Special Event

Join us for late night observing along side research scientists. The three nights around the new moon allow for incredible opportunities to view faint and deep sky objects such a nebulae and galaxies.

Please check for weather and sky observing forecasts and updates.

Admission is by donation to our educational programming

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Milky Way Nights

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 4:02pm.
Aug 3 2013 - 10:00pm
Aug 4 2013 - 2:00am
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Speaker: 
Dr. Phil Langill
Location: 
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Special Event

Join us for late night observing along side research scientists. The three nights around the new moon allow for incredible opportunities to view faint and deep sky objects such a nebulae and galaxies.

Please check for weather and sky observing forecasts and updates.

Admission is by donation to our educational programming.

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Milky Way Nights

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 3:41pm.
Sep 5 2013 - 10:00pm
Sep 6 2013 - 2:00am
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Speaker: 
Dr. Phil Langill
Location: 
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Special Event

Join us for late night observing along side research scientists. The three nights around the new moon allow for incredible opportunities to view faint and deep sky objects such a nebulae and galaxies.

Please check for weather and sky observing forecasts and updates.

Admission is by donation to our educational programming.

Image credit: Alan Dyer, Telus Spark

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Solar Observing at the RAO

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 3:12pm.
Jun 22 2013 - 8:00pm
Jun 22 2013 - 11:00pm
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Speaker: 
Phil Langill, University of Calgary Department of Physics and Astronomy
Location: 
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
Open House

Dr. Langill will discuss the latest in solar research and also the observations made with the RAO's solar research telescopes.

 

Admission: $20 per car or $10 per person, all proceeds to RAO educational programming.