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What’s with all the dark?

  • Dominion Astrophysical Observatory 5071 West Saanich Road Victoria, BC Canada (map)

What’s with all the Dark?

with Bob McDonald

Host of CBC’s Quirks and Quarks, and FDAO Board Member


 

Dark Matter and Dark Energy make up  95% of the universe and we still don't know what they are.  New ideas are suggesting dark energy may not even exist, that it is a perceptual illusion. This presentation will examine how through history, astronomy has shown us that the way we see the universe is not always right.



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Timed Activities:

Children's Programming

  • Presentation: 6:30pm to 7:00 pm Black Hole Auditorium

  • Children's Dome Tour: 7:00pm - 7:30pm

General Programming:

  • Short Dome Tour: 6:30 pm to 7:00 pm Plaskett Dome

  • Guest Presentations 7:00 pm- 7:40

  • Guest Presentation 8:00pm - 8:40

  • 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.

  • RASC Telescopes in the Parking Lot and on the Deck (weather permitting)

  • The 16" Telescope beside the CU (weather permitting)

  • RASC Welcome Table -(Lobby)

  • Children's Craft Table- (Lobby)

  • Gift Shop will be open for all your shopping!

  • Cold Drinks and treats available for purchase

  • 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.

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