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Take in the night sky in Colwood

Star-themed celebration features a number of experts
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Parks Canada is inviting the public to join them at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard National Historic Site for a special stargazing event on Aug. 10. (Photo contributed)

Escape the city lights and take a look at the stars next Friday.

Join Parks Canada staff and local experts at the Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard National Historic Sites for a night of astronomy and galaxy exploration on Friday, Aug. 10 from 8 p.m. until midnight.

The event also coincides with the annual Perseid Meteor Shower.

This star-themed celebration includes night sky viewing through large telescopes brought in by the Royal Astronomical Society, star-themed kidsB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™ crafts and activities, night photography tutorials by the Victoria Photography Club, a star 101 lecture by Scott Mair of the Royal Astronomical Society and a bat talk by Parks CanadaB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s species at-risk team.

Let the stars take your breath away as seen from within the walls of Fort Rodd Hill as it provides a shield from neighbouring light pollution.

ThereB´ÎÔª¹ÙÍøÍøÖ·™s also a special opportunity to camp out under the stars, with the option to reserve a camping spot.

Camping reservations must be made in advance and additional fees apply.

Regular admission is $3.90 for adults or $3.40 for seniors and children under the age of 17 are free.

For more information follow Fort Rodd Hill on Facebook.


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