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North Star to Freedom

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Vignettes about the Underground Railroad and the Night Sky

As Black History month comes to a close, join Amy Archer on February 24th to hear stories about how the night sky played a hand in helping people navigate from unspeakable hardship to freedom. The night sky is full of new discoveries waiting to be had, and there are so many stories to share of its rich history.

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Amy Archer is a first generation Canadian with roots from Trinidad and Tobago, she was born in Edmonton, Alberta and has spent most of her life on the West Coast. Amy is the mother to one very inquisitive teenager, whom she is always learning from. She has a love for her community and is always looking for opportunities to make the world a little better for her daughter and future generations. Amy works in Finance by day, makes bath products by night, and spends her free time traveling and exploring with her daughter.

Amy is the Vice-Chair of the Friends of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (FDAO) and has been involved with the organization for the last 6 years. Amy is constantly fascinated by the knowledge of the astronomers and can be found at most Saturday Night Star Parties either behind the scenes or looking through her favorite telescope. Amy also sits as an executive of the transitional board of the Black Anglicans of Canada.

Please note that the Star Party will be starting at 6:30pm, and ending at 10pm.

Timed Activities

• Children's Program: 6:30pm to 7:00 pm Auditorium
• Adult Short Dome Tour: 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Plaskett Dome
• Children's Dome Tour: 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm Plaskett Dome
• North Star to Freedom - Presentation 7:00 pm
• North Star to Freedom - Presentation 9:00 pm
• Full Dome Tour: 8:00pm to 8:50 pm Plaskett Dome
• Dome Tour / Astrophotography: 9:00 to 9:50 pm Plaskett Dome (Telescope open, weather permitting)

Ongoing Activities: (6:30 to 10:00 pm) The Hill closes at 10:00 pm

• Amateur (RASC) Telescopes in the Parking Lot and on the Deck (weather permitting)
• The 16" Telescope beside the CU (weather permitting)
• Ask an Astronomer - (Lobby/Deck)
• RASC Welcome Table -(Lobby)
• Children's Craft Table- (Lobby)

Gift Shop will be open

• Hot, Cold Drinks, and seasonal treats available for purchase
• New Feature: Space Jewelry!
• .. as well as our ever-popular Celestial Buddies

Planetarium

• Unhosted Films - Seating limited

Please Note

Masks are available at the front door or at the main desk if desired. Masks are a personal choice for most indoor public spaces these days, and we respect our visitors' choices.

But ... people with any symptoms of illness should take measures to prevent spreading illness to others. Please stay home if you are sick, and in consideration for others, please release your tickets. Please email info@centreoftheuniverse.org with your name and quantity to release tickets.