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100 Hours of Astronomy Event - 100 Hour Astronomty Marathon
100 Hours of Astronomy Event
Number of telescopes and binoculars:
24
Number of amateur participants:
30
Number of public observing (best estimate):
1443
Viewing conditions:
Fair
Objects viewed:
Sun,Moon,Venus,Jupiter,Saturn,M57,M13,M51,Various Stars
Types of telescopes used:
Binocular,Refractors & Reflectors
Names of club participants:
Victoria Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
If not observing – type of event:
Displays and IYA handouts
Organizer Comments:
The 100 Hour Sidewalk Astronomy Marathon was a huge success, though to reach the finish line the Victoria Centre had to dig deep into its bag of dedicated volunteers. It was “Extreme Astronomy” in an urban environment, starting April 28 @7:00pm to May 2 @11:00pm. Sincere thanks to the volunteers for making this event such a success. What kept us going all the way, were the inspirations and comments that we received from the visitors, who were seeing telescopic views of the Moon and Saturn for the first time and were wondering whether we have painted the images at the other end of the telescope. During this event we were able to contact with 1443 visitors. Everyone, volunteers and visitors had a stupendous time. Will we do it again? Ask us at least after a year.”
Direct URL to photos:
Direct link
Direct URL to video:
Direct link
Method used to estimate public attendance:
counter sheet.
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100 Hours of Astronomy Event - 100 Hour Astronomty Marathon
