Bellevue Observatory - Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
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N 45° 25.824 W 073° 56.550
18T E 582720 N 5031308
October 2012 was chosen by the Montreal centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) for the official opening of the Bellevue Observatory in McGill’s Morgan Arboretum, Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue.
Waymark Code: WMPKAH
Location: Québec, Canada
Date Posted: 09/12/2015
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The Bellevue Observatory is located near the Conservation Centre in McGill’s Morgan Arboretum in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue. It is the darkest area on the island of Montreal. The 10 foot dome houses a Meade LX200 14 telescop and the Conservation Centre building is used as the Clubhouse.
The Montreal Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada publishes a bi-monthly newsletter chronicling events and activities at the Centre. Its name is Skyward and it has the distinction of being the oldest, continuously published astronomical newsletter in Canada. You will find a broad range of articles in its pages; everything from articles relating to events at the Centre through to articles offering tips on observing and getting the most out of your astronomical equipment.
The Montreal Centre and the RASC offer certificates upon completion of the following:
– Binocular Challenge
– Explore the Universe
– Isabel K. Williamson Certificate (Moon)
– Messier Certificate (Deep Sky)
– NGC 100 Certificate (Deep Sky)
– Finest NGC Certificate (Deep Sky)
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Visit Instructions:Note the time of day of your visit, and your own photo of your favorite part of the observatory. This might be the view from the observatory, picture of your favorite building or favorite exhibit. (Be mindful of flash photography rules!)
If you participated in an observing session, let everyone know what you saw!