Observing Sites

NOTICE :

The following properties have been lent to the group on an "at your own risk" basis.

Although the risk is minimal, should you endure any personal injury, or damage to personal property while using these sites, neither the O.A.O.G. or the owners of said properties shall be deemed liable or responsible in any way. Some of these properties are available on invitation, while others may be accessed publicly. Ensure that you read and understand all info relating to specific sites before use. Please ensure you pick-up all belongings at the end of the night when you're done.

We welcome observers of all levels to join our observing outings at various observing sites throughout the year. Before attending dark sky sites, it is important that you take a moment to shield flashlights with a deep-red colored film or paper to preserve full dark adaptation to the night sky. Interior car lights should also be covered with a red colored film if at all possible. If you arrive late, please try to dim your car's headlights if possible, or ask for assistance to safely park your vehicle if you are unfamiliar with the surroundings. Use extra caution when walking or driving around in the dark. There may be many telescopes and people out there. If you would like to receive further information on these observing sites, please contact the OAOG's Coordinating Volunteers at ocv@oaog.ca
 

Foymount Moose Creek
  
Bootland Chapters (Silver City)
  
Tim Hortons Frontier Road

 


About the Light Pollution Level : Both large cities and small towns produce what's commonly known as a "light dome" at night due to the effects light pollution. Depending on the population, the light dome can stretch for many dozens of kilometers away. The farther away an observer is located from light pollution, the darker and more rewarding the skies will be, especially on the clear moonless nights! Depending on the kind of map, it accounts for many details like the scattering of light by molecules and aerosols, the extinction along light paths, the atmospheric aerosol content, the Earth curvature, the altitude of each area, the mountain screening, the observed sky direction, the natural sky brightness, the stellar extinction, the eye capability. For more info, see "The night sky in the world" at http://www.inquinamentoluminoso.it/dmsp/index.html

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