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ASSA Bloemfontein @ Friends of Boyden Open Evening - 1 July 2017

ASSA Bloemfontein giving a helping hand at Friends of Boyden Open Evening

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Ope-Aand by Boyden-Sterrewag! Saterdag 1 Julie 2017 | Open Evening at Boyden Observatory! Saturday 1 July2017

Ope-Aand by Boyden-Sterrewag! Saterdag 1 Julie 2017

Die Vriende van Boyden nooi die publiek vriendelik uit na hul OPE-AAND op SATERDAG 1 JULIE 2017 by BOYDEN-STERREWAG (langs Maselspoort). Die program begin 17:30 vir 18:00. Toegang is R50 per motor. Bespreking is nie nodig nie. Daar sal ook verversings te koop wees.

Daar sal ‘n buite-lug aanbieding en teleskoop-waarnemings wees oor: Die Winter Naghemel (ASSA Bloemfontein)

Daar sal ook vanaf 18:00 – 19:00 ‘n spesiale program vir kinders plaasvind. Koste: R10 per kind.

Toegang: R50 per motor - geen bespreking nie

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Kantoor-ure (Weeksdae) Yolande Fick, tel. 051 401 9751 (of/or ficky@ufs.ac.za )
Na-ure: Prof. Matie Hoffman, tel. 083 625 7154

Open Evening at Boyden Observatory! Saturday 1 July2017

The Friends of Boyden cordially invite the public to their OPEN EVENING on SATURDAY 1 JULY 2017 at the BOYDEN OBSERVATORY (next to Maselspoort). The programme begins at 17:30 for 18:00. Entrance is R50 per vehicle. Booking is not necessary. There will be refreshments for sale.

There will be an open-air presentation and telescope observations on:

The Winter Night Sky (ASSA Bloemfontein)

There will also be a special programme for children from 18:00 – 19:00. Cost: R10 per child.

Entrance: R50 per car – no booking

Queries:
Office hours (weekdays): Yolande Fick, tel. 051 401 9751 (of/or ficky@ufs.ac.za)
After hours: Prof. Matie Hoffman, tel. 083 625 7154