L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area

View the night sky it was meant to be seen at the Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area. We’re the most southerly dark sky site in Ontario.

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We're getting close to prime stargazing season! Read all about it, courtesy the Napanee Beaver... https://t.co/SnjQYvVasp https://t.co/SnjQYvVasp

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It's still way too early to tell Saturday night's Astrophotographers Assemble viewing conditions, but keep an eye on our ClearDarkSky weather forecasting tool. Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies... https://t.co/zbV6xmpcS8 https://t.co/zbV6xmpcS8

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Spring clean-up is complete at the DSVA! We’re good to go for our “Astrophotographers Assemble” event on April 27th and our “Before the Bugs” laser tours on May 3rd & 4th.

See the full 2019 event schedule at... https://t.co/Aa1ZtSg9FC

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Don't miss the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area's "Before the Bugs" Stargazing Tour on Friday, May 3rd and Saturday, May 4th (wear your Star Wars gear to celebrate May the 4th!).

Each event starts about an... https://t.co/EacivCu1B6

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Maybe it’s just us, but the first photo of the black hole reminded us of the Eye of Sauron from Lord of the Rings. 😁😁

Read more: https://t.co/qB3rxEmPuu

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The April 5 – 7 weekend is moonless, making this a prime opportunity for some galaxy hunting. In the early evening, Leo is in high in the south and well placed for enjoying the Trio in Leo. The Trio consists of M65, M66 and NGC3628.

To... https://t.co/Og2vrQMvr8

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For you Astronomy/Star Wars fans out there... https://t.co/4fBMX3hmyC https://t.co/4fBMX3hmyC

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Nights over the March 22 – 24 weekend are lit by a bright, waning gibbous Moon. However, early evenings are moonfree, offering observers a fine opportunity to enjoy some winter sights on the first weekend of spring.

Find out more,... https://t.co/Og2vrQMvr8

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You never know what you’ll see when you look up... https://t.co/65AZQ79n9x https://t.co/65AZQ79n9x

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Stay up late this weekend for some deep sky observing! Find out more, courtesy SkyNews Magazine... https://t.co/Og2vrQMvr8 https://t.co/Og2vrQMvr8

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We made South Eastern Ontario’s #valentinesday cute list! https://t.co/6YdEqfb4rr https://t.co/6YdEqfb4rr

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Here's a warm thought on a cold day... Our 2019 event calendar is now available!

Check out what's happening at the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area and follow our Facebook events for updates! Find out more...... https://t.co/LVJUITpobO

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I hope everyone enjoyed the eclipse! https://t.co/UpIlxCOKOS https://t.co/UpIlxCOKOS

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Unfortunately there’s a snow storm happening at the same time. ☹️

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Here's a great piece from The Nature of Things about the Northern Lights!

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Here's what you need to know about the lunar eclipse happening on January 20th/21st, courtesy SkyNews Magazine... https://t.co/Og2vrQMvr8 https://t.co/Og2vrQMvr8

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Here’s an interesting read, courtesy CBC News... https://t.co/JOjrbiVRD4 https://t.co/JOjrbiVRD4

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Here's a nice little winter stargazing blog, courtesy Ontario Parks... https://t.co/fg55DJ9oml https://t.co/fg55DJ9oml

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Interesting read... https://t.co/95BpWIIzGD https://t.co/95BpWIIzGD

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The Quadrantid Meteor Shower peaks Thursday night! https://t.co/VkJdgrXPdh https://t.co/VkJdgrXPdh