McDonald Park

McDonald Park, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, is a dark-sky preserve,[1] designated thus by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.[2]

The park is located in a valley, and at night light pollution from the nearby cities of Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission is blocked by Sumas Mountain.[2] The park opens at night for observations under the auspices of the Fraser Valley Astronomers Society.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Nursall, Kim (8 September 2012). "Annual meteor shower to light up sky this weekend". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  2. 1 2 Christie, Jack (13 July 2011). "Best spots for sky-gazing at night". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  3. ↑ "FVAS Dark Sky Park". Fraser Valley Astronomers Society. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
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