Public Astronomy Night

Name: Public Astronomy Night
Start: 2025-09-30T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-09-30T22:30:00-04:00
Location: Bronte Heritage Park

Schedule

Tue Sep 30 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Bronte Heritage Park | Oakville, ON

Public Astronomy Night
What to expect.
Bring your telescope to get get the necessary help and instruction.
*Please see the note about parking in Bronte at the bottom.
-Weather permitting. This can change at a moment's notice.
-All are welcome on the fundamental principle that astronomy is for everyone with respect, dignity and safety.
-Experienced astronomers should take note the public astronomy sessions are based on the principles of sidewalk astronomy and to expect visitors to their equipment.
-We will endeavour to give everyone interested sufficient time for notification that an event is a go. However this can be a challenge at times. Short notices can and will happen.
-Dress for ten degrees below the expected temperature minimum.
-Telescopes will be set up for the public and public viewing.
-Before using a telescope, make sure someone is supervising it to make sure it is on target. Only touch or operate a telescope with permission.
-Bronte Heritage Park is open until 10:30pm. At this time, public astronomy sessions will end at 10:30pm (subject to change).
-There is no electricity supplied at this time. Please bring a portable power station or supply for your telescope if needed (subject to change).
-Noise levels should be minimal as this is a public space near residences.
-No smoking or vaping as per Oakville by-laws in Oakville public parks.
-Astronomy sessions maybe be held at other locations within or outside Oakville.
*Please park in designated parking spaces only. Do not park in the Centriller Square or Farm Boy parking lots as predatory towing occurs in these parking areas.