Fundy Park StarGaze

Fundy Park StarGaze 2024 

Here are some photos of StarGaze 2024

Fundy National Park
Parks Canada~ Fundy Park Campground Reservations
Please visit RASC NB Fundy Park StarGaze for location map, updates, and before heading out. 


    

Fundy National Park~

 

 

Some facts about Fundy National Park~
  • One of the most spectacular parks in North America
  • Over 207 sq km (51,150 sq acres)
  • Interesting geological area with many plant and animal species
  • Experience the world’s highest tides, walk on the seafloor
  • Over 120 km of hiking and biking trails on 25 trails
  • More than 25 small and large waterfalls within the park
  • Excellent canoeing and kayak opportunities
  • Many camping options—three campgrounds with 569 sites, plus rustic cabins, yurts, oTENTik, and back country options
  • Biosphere Reserve
  • Dark Sky Preserve
  • Major expansion underway for astronomy/stargazing events
Maps (click to view)~

 

Clicking on the photo above will take you directly to Parks Canada Fundy campsite reservation page.


Schedule (preliminary)

Friday 

8 PM to 9 PM – “What’s Up?” slideshow presentation
Come learn about the wonders of the night sky you’ll be seeing through the telescopes.

9 PM to 12 AM – Night sky viewing with telescopes
(weather permitting)
Come look through our telescopes and enjoy the views.

Saturday

1 PM to 3 PM – Solar observing
(weather permitting)
Come take a close look at our nearest star, the sun, through our specially-filtered telescopes.

1 PM to 3 PM – Telescope and astrophotography clinic
Bring your telescope for a free set and tuning.
Learn about astrophotography.

8 PM to 9 PM – “What’s Up?” slideshow presentation
Come learn about the wonders of the night sky you’ll be seeing through the telescopes.

9 PM to 12 PM – Night sky viewing with telescopes
(weather permitting)
Come look through our telescopes and enjoy the views.


How to attend:

If you do not have a telescope~ Just show up, or book your camping weekend if you want to be at the campground during the Stargaze. Construction and improvements are ongoing at the Park. There is no fee to attend the event other than camping or park entry fees.

If you do have a telescope~ Campsite reservations for volunteers in the astronomers’ area will be posted on RASC NB Fundy Park Stargaze when available..

Info & Details: RASC NB Fundy Park Stargaze.

Registration for astronomers: Visit RASC NB Fundy Park Stargaze for Registration when available.

Observing Location~ Please see RASC NB Fundy Park StarGaze for location map, updates, and before heading out. 

Cost to attend~ FREE, no registration required for the public

Parks Canada~ Fundy Park Campground Reservations

Facebook Event~ usually posted on the RASC NB and Fundy National Park Facebook pages.


Star Party Etiquette–for any Star Party, Anywhere~

Photo showing Star Party Etiquette of using your eyes, not hands.


General Park Information~

Telephone:      (Toll-free)~ 888-773-8888,      (Office)~ 506-887-6000
Address:          Fundy National Park, 8642 Route 114,
New Brunswick, Canada     E4H 4V2
Email~     Fundy National Park
Fundy Park Campground Reservations
Parks Canada Website      Tourism New Brunswick Website
Fundy Biosphere Reserve
More Info~ HikingNB Trails Lists         Trip Advisor
Facebook     Twitter
Nearby:  Cape Enrage, the Fundy Trail Parkway, The Hopewell Rocks
Dates:     Open Year-Round

In 2016 over 1000 members of the public visited the Fundy Star Party.


Some images from the Fundy Park StarGaze~

A time lapse of the Fundy Park StarGaze 2017 from the Fundy Facebook Page.Above: click the pic for a great time lapse of the Fundy StarGaze 2017 [photo credit Parks Canada/Nigel Fearon via Fundy FB page].
Lots more pics and coverage on our Fundy Park StarGaze 2017 page.

Solar observing at the Fundy Park StarGaze

A photo of two telescopes set up at the 2016 Fundy Star Party at Fundy National Park

Looking at the Sun through a special telescope during the Fundy 2016 Star Party

Telescopes set up during the daytime at the 2016 Fundy Star Party

Talking to visitors at the 2016 Fundy Star Party

Astronomer Chris Curwin from Astronomy by the Bay at the 2016 Fundy Star Party

A portable planetarium set up at the 2016 Fundy Star Party

Telescopes waiting for the nighttime set up at the 2016 Fundy Star Party

A photo of attendees at the 2016 Fundy Star Party at Fundy National Park


Watch Online~
CBC Episode The Night Sky from Land and Sea

Photo from CBC presentation The Night Sky from a Land and Sea episode about three Dark Sky Sites and the Fundy Star Party 2016
Above~ Click to watch the CBC Land and Sea episode The Night Sky featuring our own Fundy Star Party in 2016 and two other Dark Sky Sites in Nova Scotia. Film feature includes interviews with members of RASC.NB and the SJAC. About 22 minutes. Good stuff.

Short video from our YouTube Channel~

Logo of the RASC New Brunswick Centre


Other Star Parties in New Brunswick~

Kouchibouguac Spring StarFest
COW Mactaquac Star Party  
Mount Carleton Star Party  
Kouchibouguac Fall StarFest
General overview~ Star Parties in New Brunswick
See also RASC NB Star Parties in New Brunswick

You can also check our Upcoming Events page.
Tourism & Travel Info~ Tourism New Brunswick, Explore NB