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Basics of Astronomy: Understanding the Night Sky
2026-05-14 18:00:00 2026-05-14 19:00:00 America/New_York Basics of Astronomy: Understanding the Night Sky A Community Partner Program. For ages 12 to adult. Registration required. Tecumseh - Cada Branch -

Thursday, May 14
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-14 18:00:00 2026-05-14 19:00:00 America/New_York Basics of Astronomy: Understanding the Night Sky A Community Partner Program. For ages 12 to adult. Registration required. Tecumseh - Cada Branch -

A Community Partner Program. For ages 12 to adult. Registration required.

Join astronomer Steven Pellarin for an introduction to the universe beyond our planet. This presentation is the first in a series aimed at those new to astronomy explore basic ideas and hopefully answer the many questions that you may have. 

Presented by: Windsor Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Speaker | Continuing Education | Community Event |

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