Dark Sky Viewing Area
7980 County Road 41 K0K 2A0 Tamworth, ON, Canada

Just a reminder that our stargazing events are cancelled for this weekend - September 18th & 19th. The site is still open for casual stargazing, so we hope you can still make it out and enjoy the view. Although the forecast does call for clear skies, note that eastern Canada is experiencing the effects of the wildfires out west. The view may not be as clear as usual due to smoke high in the atmosphere. That said, you should hopefully still see plenty of stars. Enjoy!

It’s so important they’ve made an album about it!!! Remember, if you plan on visiting the Dark Sky Viewing Area tonight (or any night) please turn off your vehicle headlights and refrain from using white lights of any kind while there (red light is acceptable). For more tips on how to maximize your stargazing experience visit: https://lennox-addington.on.ca//dark-sky-v/plan-your-visit.... || | |

If you’re planning on taking in the Perseid Meteor Shower, be sure to take a look at this link to maximize your visit to the DSVA... https://www.lennox-addington.on.ca//dark-s/plan-your-visit

Lots to see and do near the Dark Sky Viewing Area! #comewander

A big thank you to Peter Szperling at CTV News Ottawa for featuring the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area on the news yesterday. And thanks to Joe (and his sweet beard) from Dark Arts Astrophotography talking up our dark skies! https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/this-dark-sky-viewing-site-allows

Thanks for visiting, Gardner. We’re happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your time at the DSVA!

More than just stars and planets visible in the sky tonight... keep an eye out for the ISS and Comet Neowise!

Just a reminder that our Laser-Guided Stargazing Tours are cancelled this weekend. The DSVA is still open though!

To Lennox & Addington County, with love. To our forests for providing the ultimate playground, to our landscape for letting us view as far as we can see, and to our wide open skies that give us glimpses to the heavens above... Thank you. Read a love letter to Lennox & Addington County: https://bit.ly/LA_Love_Letter... @ONHighlands #ComeWander #unspoiledla #addingtonhighlands #stonemillstownship #ontariotravel

Comet NEOWISE is now on its way towards Earth, with its closest approach taking place on July 22nd. In the next week or so (July 14th - 19th) the comet will be visible with the naked eye (but best seen with a small telescope or even binoculars) about an hour and a half after sunset. Head to the DSVA and get a good look! If you miss this opportunity, you won't be able to see this comet again for another 7,000 years or so (and you probably won't be around for it. Find out more... https://www.sciencealert.com/the-neowise-comet-is-here-now-

Find out more about Comet NEOWISE, courtesy SkyNews Magazine... https://skynews.ca/this-weeks-sky-july-6-to-12-2020/

Wake up early to try and spot this new comet... https://www.ctvnews.ca//a-new-comet-will-be-visible-for-ea

Just a reminder that our events scheduled for July (Milky Way Stargazing Tour, Astrophotographer's Assemble & Up Close With The Moon) are cancelled. Our apologies for any inconvenience. The DSVA remains open for casual stargazing and astrophotography.