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Western is offering free star gazing nights three times a week throughout the fall and winter. Following a main presentation, participants will be given a tour of the
observatory, and have the option of being led through related hands-on or computer activities. Presentation topics include:
Life in the Universe, Our Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, Missions to Space, Comets &
Asteroids and the Earth/Moon System. Weather permitting, visitors can also use the observatory's telescopes under the guidance of members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. "Exploring the Stars" will be
offered on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, *October 15 to December 13, and January 14 to April 17*. Two open houses will be held this year as well, on *Friday, October 26 and Friday, November 30*, 6:30
to 8:30 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, please visit
www.astro.uwo.ca/exploringthestars or call 519-661-3183.
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