This rainbow taken from the summit of Mt Kobau as a storm passed over last evening. This week is the annual Mt Kobau Star Party, many astronomers present to view the night sky from this dark location.

Photo and script Dave Whalley

Perseid Meteor Shower Event at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory
Tuesday August 12th

The public is invited to come and enjoy the Perseid meteor shower on August 12th at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, located at 717 White Lake Rd. north of Oliver.

Admission is free. Bring a blanket, or lounge chair to watch for meteors in comfort. Dress warmly.

Gates to the grounds will open at 7:30pm.

Talks by Ken Tapping, Ryan Ransom and Tom Landecker will be offered at 8:15pm. By 9:30pm, it should be sufficiently dark enough to view the sky to see the brightest meteors. Also, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Okanagan Centre, will set up telescopes for the public to enjoy other celestial wonders. The event ends and the gates close at 11:15pm.

Clouds will scupper the meteor and telescope viewing, but the grounds will be open and the talks will be presented regardless.

For directions to the Observatory at White Lake, consult
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/locations/directions/penticton.html
or further information at 250-497-2300.