49°05′28″N 122°08′02″W / 49.091°N 122.134°W
McDonald Park, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, is a dark-sky preserve, [1] designated thus by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. [2]
The park is located in a valley, and at night light pollution from the nearby cities of Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission is blocked by Sumas Mountain. [2] The park opens at night for observations under the auspices of the Fraser Valley Astronomers Society. [3]
References
- ^ Nursall, Kim (8 September 2012). "Annual meteor shower to light up sky this weekend". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ a b Christie, Jack (13 July 2011). "Best spots for sky-gazing at night". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "FVAS Dark Sky Park". Fraser Valley Astronomers Society. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
49°05′28″N 122°08′02″W / 49.091°N 122.134°W
McDonald Park, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, is a dark-sky preserve, [1] designated thus by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. [2]
The park is located in a valley, and at night light pollution from the nearby cities of Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission is blocked by Sumas Mountain. [2] The park opens at night for observations under the auspices of the Fraser Valley Astronomers Society. [3]
References
- ^ Nursall, Kim (8 September 2012). "Annual meteor shower to light up sky this weekend". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ a b Christie, Jack (13 July 2011). "Best spots for sky-gazing at night". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
- ^ "FVAS Dark Sky Park". Fraser Valley Astronomers Society. Retrieved 12 May 2016.