WE HAVE SET UP A TUTORIAL TO DOWNLOAD AND SIGN IN TO ZOOM. PLEASE USE IT IF YOU ARE HAVING ANY DIFFICULTY. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE. CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO BE TAKEN TO THE PAGE

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​Map to Bob land
Click the link above for a map to Bob Land 


​    The Last Chance Star Party - UPDATE
                             September 17 - 20, 2020
This star party is a North Bay Astronomy Club event and will be held at the Chapman Observatory/Observing field, Bob Land,  near South River Ontario.  Camp, setup your telescope once and not have to worry about it until Sunday. 
We do a group photo at 5 PM.  We do hope to have a communal campfire each evening for everyone to enjoy.  Firewood donations are appreciated.
Star parties are a great way to make new friends, talk astronomy, and enjoy the comradery of others.
We have a room reserved at the Algonquin Motel (which is nearby) for Friday & Saturday for everyone to shower, etc.  There is no hydro but water is available and we have a Port-a-potty reserved for the weekend.
Our cost for this event is $300 which will be divided by the # of adults attending.  Reservations are not required, but we would appreciate it if you would let us know if you plan on joining us.
For more details or directions, contact Bob or Lil Chapman at bobandlil14@gmail.com , call 705-386-7087 or visit the North Bay Astronomy  Clubs website www.gatewaytotheuniverse.org

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Star Parties are the perfect place to disregard your normal routine, stay up all night, look into the far reaches of the Universe, and then sleep till noon.  This is just a small part of the magic of star parties


Congratulations to Tom Ouellette on completion of the Beginner's Certificate List
Congratulations to Suzanne Rice on completion of the Beginner's Certificate List  
Congratulations to Bill Montague on completion of the Messier's Certificate List.
Congratulations to Michelle St-Onge on completion of the Beginner's Certificate List
Congratulations to Kirsten Durocher on completion of the Beginner's Certificate List

​Way to go!!

Click here to go to the BEGINNERS CERTIFICATE PAGE
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Here are some pictures by Ray St. Louis, the night sky including Comet NEOWISE
CLICK HERE
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OUR NEXT  MEETING IS:  WED. SEPT 16TH AT 7 PM
AS WE ARE ALL WELL AWARE, DUE TO THE COVID SITUATION, THINGS OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS OR SO HAVE BEEN  LITTLE TURNED UPSIDE DOWN.
AS AN EXECUTIVE GROUP WE HAVE DECIDED THAT THE SEPT MEETING, WILL BE DONE VIRTUALLY ON ZOOM. 
WE WILL BE POSTING A QUICK LESSON ON ZOOM LATER TODAY, AND A PRACTICE SESSION FOR ANY ONE INTERESTED, WHO IS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE PROGRAM OR JUST WANT TO SOCIALIZE IS SHEDULED FOR TUES NIGHT AT 730. AN EMAIL LINK WILL BE SENT OUT TO ALLOW ACCESS. 
​MORE INFO IS FORTHCOMING. PLEASE BEAR WITH US AS WE ARE ALL LEARNING THE NEW NORM. 

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​MEETING AGENDA
Welcome:
PLANS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS, AND A GENERAL OPEN SESSION FOR IDEAS AND THOUGHTS. 
 BOB CHAPMAN TOPIC. HAS A PRESENTATION ON MARS
Quiz: 
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​BECOMING A MEMBER OF THE NORTH BAY ASTRONOMY CLUB
HAS ADVANTAGES

LOANER EQUIPMENT SHOWN ON OUR SITE CAN BE BORROWED FOR A MONTH (OR LONGER) AT A TIME AS WELL AS MONTHLY UPDATES ON EVENTS THAT ARE OCCURRING. 

FEES FOR 2019-2020 MEMBERSHIP ARE:

​SINGLE FEE IS $30 DOLLARS PER YEAR
STUDENT FEE IS $10 DOLLARS PER YEAR
FAMILY FEES ARE $40 DOLLARS PER YEAR

WHY NOT BECOME A MEMBER, EMAIL US FOR MORE INFO OR COME ON DOWN TO ONE OF OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS.   INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER?? WE HAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE, AND PAYMENT CAN BE DONE BY E TRANSFER OR BY PAY PAL. CLICK THE CONTACT LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION.  
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Our Annual GATEWAY TO THE UNIVERSE STAR PARTY
At SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN PROVINCIAL PARK.,
Thank You For Your SUPPORT !!
click on our group shot to enlarge THE IMAGE FOR THE 2018 GATEWAY
IF ANYONE HAS IMAGES, OR ANY INFORMATION YOU THINK SHOULD BE SHARED ON THE SITE, PLEASE EMAIL AND WE WILL TRY TO GET IT ON
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These pictures were taken by a long time member and friend of our club, Thanks Steve. The images were taken at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park at our annual Gateway to the Universe Star Party
Image on the left is the American Nebula, on the right is Cygnus.
Click on either image for a larger view.
DOES VIEWING SOMETHING AS BEAUTIFUL AS THESE PICTURES INTEREST YOU?? WE CAN HELP YOU.
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M31 ANDROMEDA GALAXY
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M 13 GLOBULAR CLUSTER
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M42 ORION NEBULA