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Presenting David H. Levy on a Canadian Lecture Tour 2013
Written by Meliss Mascarin on Fri, 2013/05/17

Toronto, Canada (May 17, 2013) – Join members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) when they host a rare lecture tour by famous Canadian astronomer and comet-discover, David H. Levy.

David H. Levy, internationally renowned Canadian astronomer and science writer is famous for his co-discovery in 1993 of the Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9, which collided with the planet Jupiter in 1994. Levy has discovered 22 comets, and written over 34 books. The asteroid 3673 Levy was named in his honour.

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Discover the Universe Upcoming Workshops
Written by Deborah Thompson on Thu, 2013/05/16

Discover the Universe

  • Are you a teacher or an educator working with youth groups?
  • You would like to organize astronomy activities but you don’t know where to start?
  • You want to feel more comfortable teaching this science?
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Helen Sawyer Hogg Lecture 2013 - Tuesday, 2013 May 28 - 7:30 p.m. - University of British Columbia
Written by Eric Briggs, Toronto Centre on Wed, 2013/05/15

Cosmology - its tortuous history, glorious present and bright future

The lecture will describe the remarkable history of our understanding of the origin and evolution of our Universe from the time of Newton to the present day. The story culminates with the announcement of the first results of the ESA Planck mission, which has provided the clearest image of the early Universe yet produced and a wealth of new results of cosmological importance. The results will be placed in the context of the historical development of the subject.

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RASC Member Honoured by Geological Association of Canada
Written by R.A. Rosenfeld, RASC Archivist on Wed, 2013/05/15

Simon Hanmer, a long-time member of the RASC (Ottawa Centre), is this year's recipient of the J. Willis Ambrose Medal of the Geological Association of Canada, awarded for "sustained dedicated service to the Canadian earth science community". Dr. Hanmer spent most of his professional career in the Geological Survey of Canada.

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ASTROCATS - The Canadian Astronomy Show May 25 and 26
Written by Deborah Thompson on Fri, 2013/05/03

ASTROCATS - Canadian Astronomy Telescope Show

Saturday, May 25 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday, May 26 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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RASC member wins Griffith Observer Award
Written by National Office on Fri, 2013/05/03

A RASC member has won high standing in the 2013 Griffith Observer Writing Contest, sponsored by the Griffith Observatory of Los Angeles. The Society's Archivist, Randall Rosenfeld, has repeated his feat of 2008 by placing second among the five categories of winner.

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Astronomy Day in Windsor - Sunday, April 28th - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Written by Matt McCall, Windsor Centre on Wed, 2013/04/24

The RASC: Windsor Centre will be participating in Astronomy Day on Sunday, April 28, from 10AM to 3PM.

The location is in Malden Park, at 4200 Malden Road in Windsor, ON.

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The Man Who Tweeted Earth - The Nature of Things looks at Chris Hadfield's Mission
Written by Deborah Thompson on Mon, 2013/04/22

Chris Hadfield is making us love space again.

He tweets, snaps stunning photos, and regularly connects with folks back home as he hurtles around the earth at 28,000 km an hour aboard the International Space Station.

Millions are following his every move. His YouTube videos go viral. The Queen and Captain Kirk send him messages.

CBC’s award-winning series The Nature of Things looks at Hadfield’s mission and our rekindled love for space with the first ever documentary produced while its star subject is in orbit.

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Incoming RASC Honorary President Wins AAS Education Prize
Written by R.A. Rosenfeld on Sat, 2013/04/20

The 2013 recipient of the American Astronomical Society's (AAS) Education Prize is incoming RASC Honorary President Prof. John R. Percy. The AAS Education Prize acknowledges outstanding contributions to the education of the public, students and the next generation of professional astronomers. Previous winners include Owen Gingerich, Frank D. Drake, and Fred Hoyle and Carl Sagan (both won the predecessor Annenberg Prize).

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Victoria Centre Hosts Astronomy Day on 2013 Apr 27
Written by Sherry B, Victoria Centre on Fri, 2013/04/19

International Astronomy Day: A Celebration of Astronomy

Saturday April 27 10am - 4pm and 7pm - 11pm

Have you ever wondered about planets around other stars? The physics of Angry Birds? How to make a telescope? Taking pictures of the night sky? We have the answers! Please join the Victoria Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada on Saturday April 27 at UVic's Bob Wright Building from 10am to 4pm, and 7pm to 11pm. Experience these topics and more!

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