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SUMMARY:Member Viewing Night
DESCRIPTION:Club viewing (members)
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/member-viewing-night/
LOCATION:E.S. Fox Observatory
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SUMMARY:Member Viewing Night
DESCRIPTION:3/4 Moon – Club viewing (members)
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/club-viewing-night/
LOCATION:E.S. Fox Observatory
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BAS Annual General Meeting \nJoin us for the Bluewater Astronomical Society’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday\, March 4th at the Normanby Legion (NLC). \nIn addition to approving the Club’s financial statements for the past year and reviewing BAS financials\, this meeting will feature a special member presentation by Julian on the Parker Solar Probe and current developments in solar science. \nMembers can also look forward to: \n\n\n🌌 Constellation 101: Leo — including notable deep sky objects for member observing \n\n\n🔭 Member Observations & Imaging Corner updates \n\n\n🛰 Observatory Committee Update \n\n\n📅 2026 Event Calendar High-Level Review \n\n\n🌠 Upcoming Sky Events \n\n\n🌐 BAS Website Update \n\n\n🛠 Workshop Planning (March/April dates to be confirmed) \n\n\nWe will also be sharing announcements including the need for: \n\n\nA BAS Secretary \n\n\nVolunteers for upcoming Regional Science Fairs \n\n\nClub membership dues remain $60 for 2026\, and members are encouraged to submit payment at or before the March meeting. \nWe look forward to seeing everyone for an informative evening of club updates\, astronomy discussion\, and planning for the year ahead.
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:First Christian Church Classoom\, 201 4th Ave W\, Owen Sound\, ON\, N4K 4V1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Public Viewing - E.S. Fox Observatory - Geminid Meteor Showers
DESCRIPTION:Geminid Meteor Shower Public Viewing at the E.S. Fox Observatory \nDon’t miss one of the most spectacular sky events of the year! Join members of the Bluewater Astronomical Society for a special Geminid Meteor Shower Viewing Night at the E.S. Fox Observatory\, located at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre near Oliphant. \nThe Geminids are famous for producing bright\, slow-moving meteors — often as many as 50 to 100 per hour under dark skies. This year’s event promises excellent viewing conditions from our dark-sky location. Bring a lawn chair\, dress warmly\, and prepare to be amazed as meteors streak across the winter sky! \n☄️ Date: Friday\, December 13\, 2025 (peak Geminid activity)🕗 Time: 7:00 PM – Late (weather permitting)📍 Location: E.S. Fox Observatory\, Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre\, 3092 Bruce Road 13\, near Oliphant💲 Admission: Free — donations welcome \nIn addition to meteor watching\, BAS members will have telescopes set up for you to view star clusters\, nebulae\, and galaxies while waiting for the next shooting star. \n✨ Bring family\, friends\, and your sense of wonder — this is a night you’ll never forget!
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/public-viewing-e-s-fox-observatory-geminid-meteor-showers/
LOCATION:E.S. Fox Observatory
CATEGORIES:Star Party
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251203T190000
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SUMMARY:BAS Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bluewater Astronomical Society Member meeting.
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/bas-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:First Christian Church Classoom\, 201 4th Ave W\, Owen Sound\, ON\, N4K 4V1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BAS Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251129T190000
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SUMMARY:Public Viewing - E.S. Fox Observatory
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Night Sky at the E.S. Fox Observatory! \nJoin members of the Bluewater Astronomical Society for a Public Viewing Night at the E.S. Fox Observatory\, located at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre near Oliphant. \nWith the Moon below the horizon\, these are perfect evenings to explore the deep sky — shimmering star clusters\, glowing nebulae\, and distant galaxies millions of light-years away. Step up to our large telescopes and enjoy breathtaking views of the universe through the eyes of local astronomers. \n🕗 Time: 7:00 PM (weather permitting)📍 Location: E.S. Fox Observatory\, Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre\, 3092 Bruce Road 13\, near Oliphant💲 Admission: Free — donations appreciated \nOur friendly BAS members will be on hand to guide you through the stars\, answer your questions\, and share the wonders of the cosmos. Bring your curiosity\, a warm jacket\, and enjoy a night under some of the darkest skies in Ontario! \n✨ No experience required — everyone is welcome!
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/public-viewing-e-s-fox-observatory/
LOCATION:E.S. Fox Observatory
CATEGORIES:Star Party
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SUMMARY:Fox Observatory Work Party
DESCRIPTION:BAS Member work party at the Fox Observatory. Involves cleaning\, organizing and setup of any new equipment.
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/fox-observatory-work-party/
LOCATION:E.S. Fox Observatory
CATEGORIES:Fox Work Party
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CREATED:20251005T172608Z
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SUMMARY:BAS Monthly Member Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bluewater Astronomical Society Member meeting.
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/bas-monthly-member-meeting/
LOCATION:First Christian Church Classoom\, 201 4th Ave W\, Owen Sound\, ON\, N4K 4V1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:BAS Monthly Meeting & Public Viewing
DESCRIPTION:BAS member meeting from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre classroom \nExplore the Night Sky at the E.S. Fox Observatory! \nJoin members of the Bluewater Astronomical Society for a Public Viewing Night at the E.S. Fox Observatory\, located at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre near Oliphant. \nWith the Moon below the horizon\, these are perfect evenings to explore the deep sky — shimmering star clusters\, glowing nebulae\, and distant galaxies millions of light-years away. Step up to our large telescopes and enjoy breathtaking views of the universe through the eyes of local astronomers. \n🕗 Time: 8:00 PM (weather permitting)📍 Location: E.S. Fox Observatory\, Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre\, 3092 Bruce Road 13\, near Oliphant💲 Admission: Free — donations appreciated \nOur friendly BAS members will be on hand to guide you through the stars\, answer your questions\, and share the wonders of the cosmos. Bring your curiosity\, a warm jacket\, and enjoy a night under some of the darkest skies in Ontario! \n✨ No experience required — everyone is welcome!
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/bas-monthly-meeting-public-viewing/
LOCATION:E.S. Fox Observatory
CATEGORIES:Star Party
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SUMMARY:Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre Open House
DESCRIPTION:Open house for the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre \nThe Bluewater Astronomical Society will be providing tours of the E.S. Fox Observatory during the event. If weather allows\, viewing through specialized solar telescopes may be featured.
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/bluewater-outdoor-education-cenopen-house/
LOCATION:E.S. Fox Observatory
CATEGORIES:Open House Daytime
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T200000
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CREATED:20250924T234714Z
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SUMMARY:Fox Observatory Work Party
DESCRIPTION:BAS Member work party at the Fox Observatory. \nInvolves cleaning\, organizing and setup of any new equipment.
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/test-event-bas/
LOCATION:E.S. Fox Observatory
CATEGORIES:Fox Work Party
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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SUMMARY:Witches in the Woods
DESCRIPTION:MacGregor Point Provincial Park\n\n\n\nWe have lots of fun events planned and are looking forward to seeing everyone’s spooky costumes and sites!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, October 17:\n\n\n Mystery Night\, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm\n\n\nSaturday\, October 18:\n\n\n Medicine Walk\, 11:00 am\n\n\n BBQ Fundraiser and Cupcake Decorating\, 11:30 am. Hosted by the Friends of MacGregor Point\n\n\n Halloween Photoshoots\, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm\n\n\n Pumpkin Carving\, 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm\n\n\n Mothing\, 8:00 pm\n\n\n Bluewater Astronomical Society: Stargazing\, 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm\n\n\nSunday\, October 19:\n\n\n Watercolour at the Marl\, 10:00 am\n\n\n Tower Trail Guided Hike\, 1:00 pm
URL:https://bluewaterastronomy.com/event/witches-in-the-woods/
LOCATION:MacGregor Point Provincial Park\, 1593 Bruce Road 33\, RR#1\, Port Elgin\, ON\, N0H 2C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Star Party
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