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The Bow Tie Nebula (NGC 40) is seen through the new PROMPT-USASK robotic telescope at the Sleaford Observatory. For International Astronomy Day, the USask Observatory is streaming live images from the PROMPT-USASK telescope on Facebook.

Live online event: International Astronomy Day

The USask Observatory shows off its new robotic telescope with a Facebook livestream

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The University of Saskatchewan (USask) Observatory and USask Science Outreach are teaming up to celebrate International Astronomy Day!

Saturday, May 2
Observatory livestream: 10 pm
www.facebook.com/usaskobservatory/live

Throughout the evening, the USask Observatory and USask Science Outreach will join with science centres and astronomy enthusiasts as the Sun sets across the country, sharing posts about the night sky.

At 10 pm, join us for a Facebook livestream as we show off our new PROMPT-USASK robotic telescope at the Sleaford Observatory, which is now installed on Skynet: www.facebook.com/usaskobservatory/live


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