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Astronomy in Your Backyard
2022-10-06 17:00:00 2022-10-06 18:00:00 America/New_York Astronomy in Your Backyard IN PERSON REGISTERED Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Thursday, October 06
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-06 17:00:00 2022-10-06 18:00:00 America/New_York Astronomy in Your Backyard IN PERSON REGISTERED Main Library - James J. Brown Auditorium

Main Library

James J. Brown Auditorium

IN PERSON REGISTERED

Learn from the experts at the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada how to stargaze in Waterloo Region, with or without a telescope. Discover what astronomical events will be taking place in our Region this fall.

Programmer: Jackie

AGE GROUP: | Everyone Welcome |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

TAGS: | Special Event | Get Outside | Family Fun | Adult learning |

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Thu, Oct 06 9:30AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Oct 07 9:30AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Oct 08 9:30AM to 5:30PM
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The Main Library is located in UpTown Waterloo, steps away from King St. It is home to the James J. Brown Auditorium, Board Room and Ellis Little Local History Room.

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