Community Days: Spring Stars & Planets with Alice Koning

Join Alice Koning, an astronomer with the Kerry Wood Nature Centre, for an evening of stargazing.

Alice received her MSc in Physics & Astronomy under the supervision of Dr. Erik Rosolowsky at the University of Alberta. While completing her BSc at the University of Victoria, Alice had the opportunity to work at both the Herzberg Institute of Astrophysics (just outside of Victoria, BC) and the Gemini South Observatory (in Chile). Now living a double life as both the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Waskasoo Environmental Education Society and the Astronomy Instructor at Red Deer Polytechnic, Alice is passionate about making scientific knowledge accessible to all.

Itinerary

• You’ll meet your guide at the Nordegg Canteen at 9:30 pm for this tour.
• Warm clothes.

Reserve Your Spot

Community Days tours like this one are open to all residents of the Bighorn, Cline River and Nordegg communities. A photo ID with a local address, proof of employment and or a utility bill may be required when you check in for your tour.

The locals discount will be applied at check-out when you book your tour, no code is required. Contact us at bookings@explorenordegg.ca if you have any questions.