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ISSET Space Academy Invites Junior Space Enthusiasts to Campus!
Written by Melissa Mascarin on Mon, 2013/06/10

This July, the University of Alberta’s Institute for Space Science, Exploration and Technology (ISSET) is please to offer week-long Space Academy Camps for space enthusiast in grades 3-9.

ISSET’s innovative high-tech programs provide opportunities for students to explore space science concepts through activities in hands-on exploration, discovery, and critical thinking right alongside our experts from the U of A’s Institute for Space Science, Exploration and Technology.

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David Levy Tour Report
Written by Nicole Martinello on Sat, 2013/06/08

Check out this story by Journal Associate Editor Nicole Martinello for Global News on David Levy's recent speaking tour of Southern Ontario Centres:

http://globalnews.ca/news/622801/david-levy-king-of-the-comets/

 

 

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Last Reminder to Register for the 2013 General Assembly in Thunder Bay

Written by Deborah Thompson on Mon, 2013/06/03
 

LAST REMINDER

Message from 2013 GA Chairman Dave Gallant
 
Hello everyone!
 
This is a last reminder that the on-line registration system for the 2013 GA will be taken down at the end of the day on Saturday June 8.
 
If you are planning on attending and have been waiting to register, now is the time.
 
For those of you that have registered, but want to add something, now is the time.
 
Northern Skies

The Sky This Month - June 2013
Written by Gary Boyle on Mon, 2013/06/03

Bootes - The Herdsman

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Last Call for Board Transition Committee - Deadline 2013 May 31
Written by National Office on Fri, 2013/05/31

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Presenting David H. Levy on a Canadian Lecture Tour 2013
Written by Melissa 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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