There have been more observatories in Nova Scotia than you would
guess. Today ‘s observatories are mostly for observing pleasure
punctuated with some photography and even original research. But
BBGO (you’ll have to wait to discover what that means!),
observatories supported surveying and mapping, navigational
requirements and some institutions’ teaching of how the celestial
firmament supported their religious values. Some observatories were
even internationally significant. Learn where these were, who
operated them and the stories about their purpose.
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NOTE: Bring a flashlight to the meeting!
Use the parking lot at #475, and if that is full, park at my home
next door (#465), not along the Bluff Road. If you do park next door,
a path to the meeting begins beside my garage. No need to walk on the
Bluff Road, but you will need a flashlight to follow the path.