Written by RASC Transit of Venus team on Fri, 2012/05/11
Watch RASC members Jay Pasachoff, Ralph Chou, and R.A. Rosenfeld talk about the upcoming transit of Venus on http://www.youtube.com/user/UTSIC/videos. These presentations were videoed at the recent symposium on the transit presented by the Dunlap Institute, UTSIC, the RASC, and other sponsors.
Written by Colin Haig on Wed, 2012/04/11
Buy, sell or trade all things astronomy? An honored speaker and a great meal! Meet astronomers from all over. Get your tickets now for the Canadian Astronomy Swap Meet and Banquet at http://www.astrocasm.com before they are all gone. June 9th, 2012 in Oakville, ON. Hamilton Centre is bringing in Terrence Dickinson, and hosting this event, open to everyone. Rent a table space and bring your astro-goodies that you want to sell, or come and browse commercial and individual sellers. Door prizes and friendship await you.
Written by Astronomy Nova Scotia on Thu, 2012/04/05
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Written by Ralph Chou, Toronto on Mon, 2012/01/30
The transit of Venus occurs when Venus passes across the disk of the Sun. Since the invention of the telescope, only 6 transits have occurred, and the seventh will take place on 5 June 2012. This will be only the fourth transit since astronomical photography began, and the second in which digital imaging will be the rule.
Written by Dave Lane, Halifax on Sat, 2012/01/21
Written by Tony Horvatin, Toronto on Sat, 2012/01/21
Members of the Society were saddened to learn of the passing of E. Cliffton Carr, Society Life Member and benefactor. A tribute to Mr. Carr was delivered at a meeting of the Toronto Centre on January 8, 2012. The text and photo tribute is now available on-line at toronto.rasc.ca/content/TributeCliffCarr.shtml.
Written by Deborah Thompson on Thu, 2012/01/19
NEW**
Moon Gazers' Guide / Guide D'Observation Lunaire is the ideal tool to introduce you to the wonders of the night sky. Learn about the different moon phases and become familiar with prominent features on the lunar surface without a telescope or binoculars.
Now available in English and French in packages of 10 and 100. Order by visiting the RASC estore or calling 1-888-924-7272.
Written by Denis Grey, Toronto on Tue, 2012/01/17
Congratulations go out to our Astronomy Blog Contest winners as chosen by our President, Mary-Lou Whitehorne:
Written by Denis Grey, Toronto, Howard Gibbins, Edmonton on Mon, 2012/01/16
The 2012 General Assembly Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that the registration for the 2012 General Assembly is now open!
Written by Dave Gallant, Thunder Bay on Thu, 2011/11/03
Construction of the David Thompson Observatory at Fort William Historical Park here in Thunder Bay has begun. When complete the 15' Automated ProDome will house a 20" Planewave CDK, on a Planewave Ascention HR mount. The secondary scope is a 5" TMB Refractor. The facility is 100% owned by the Ontario Government.
