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How To Get To Our Observing Sites

Cosmic Connections Observing Sessions

facebook_logoThe EfstonScience Cosmic Connections Rural Observing site is now located at the Forks of the Credit Provincial Park, about an hour Northwest of Toronto.

Directions:

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  • From the 401, take the 410 N towards Brampton. (22 km)
  • After Bramption the 410 turns into Hwy 10/Hurontario St.  - keep on this until you reach Forks of the Credit Rd / Regional Road 11. (14 km)
  • Turn left onto Forks of the Credit Rd / Regional Road 11; follow until MacLaren Rd. (3km)
  • Turn right onto MacLaren Rd. Go about 2km and look for the entrance to the park on the left.
  • Enter the park and follow the road to the parking lot, where the observing takes place.
  • Look for two orange signs with a large white star on them on the side of the road that will guide you to our Observing site.

GPS CO-ORDINATES: +43° 49′ 29.75″, -80° 0′ 14.63″
View Forks of the Credit Provincial Park Observing Site in a larger map:

link to Forks of the Credit

Shoot The Moon Urban Observing Sessions

For our Shoot the Moon Events we will gather at J.C. Saddington Park near Port Credit in Mississauga.

We’ve chosen the location due to the south-easterly view of the watery horizon. J.C. Saddington has a parking lot for those of you traveling with your own cars.  By dusk we will make the short hike to the lake, and watch the moon rise over the lake. The full moon will be rising at the same time the sun sets, a two-for-one deal. You are welcome to bring cameras or binoculars, or even your telescopes, but bear in mind that you will have to carry them to the lake.
View J.C. Saddington Park in a larger map

SOME ETIQUETTE:

If you arrive after dark, to be considerate of people already set up whose eyes have already adjusted to the dark, please try to reduce the intensity of your car’s headlights (please use use daytime running lights only), and/or limit the amount of time you drive through the site with your car’s headlights on (without foregoing safety, of course!). We hope to see you there!

PARKING: Please park your vehicle perpendicular to the parking lot to maximize space. be considerate and don’t crowd the entrance of the parking lot with your vehicle — drive in as far as possible.

NO PETS: Although we’re animal lovers, we ask you not to bring your dog or cat to the observing sessions.

Remember that those with telescopes are here to observe, so please do not disturb them or touch any equipment without permission. Please be respectful of the property and do not litter. To prevent fire of brush, trees, etc., dispose of cigarettes safely in an appropriate receptacle (ashtray, can, etc.). Please note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted in the conservation area.

Disclaimer: EfstonScience is not liable for personal injury and loss, theft, or damage to personal property.

PLEASE NOTE: EfstonScience has acquired use of the site through legal permit, valid for our entire observing season. It is for the exclusive use of EfstonScience and its guests, for each scheduled observing session. Our goal is to make the observing sessions as pleasurable as possible for all.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION!

If you would like to be notified by email by 5pm on the day of observing, please send your name and email address to observing@telescopes.ca