Astronomy at Home

Join us online as we show you around the night sky during the Perseid Meteor shower

• Streaming live from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM on WebEx

While the Observatory remains closed due to the pandemic, we are happy to offer a live online program during the peak night of the annual Perseid Meteor shower. We will begin the evening by learning how to use a special map of skies called a planisphere. Afterwards, we will identify some stars, constellations, and planets in the sky, while we wait for the meteors!

Although we are hosting this event remotely, we hope we can make it interactive. You can (optionally) print and make your own planisphere beforehand, and observe the night sky safely from home (no telescope required!). We will also try to respond to live questions.

In the event of bad weather, we will postpone this event to August 12th.

Pre-registration is not required.

• Access URL: https://uwaterloo.webex.com/uwaterloo/onstage/g.php?MTID=e49883f8c027b54fc0a3c2c0b7c87d109
  • To join on computer, please click on the address above, fill in your name and e-mail, and then click on "Join by Browser" (not the blue "Join Now" button, which directs you to download software to your computer). To join on mobile, you will need to download and install the free WebEx app from your app store.
  • Event Password (if required): h2oloo
• Download the RASC star finder (planisphere)
• Will the skies be clear tonight? Astronomical weather forecast