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The Sky This Month - May 2012
Written by Gary Boyle on Tue, 2012/05/01

More Galaxies and A Daytime Planet


 

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Celebrate Astronomy Day! Saturday, April 28, 2012
Written by Deborah Thompson on Mon, 2012/04/23

Celebrate Astronomy Day!

Saturday, April 28, 2012

Toronto, Canada (April 26, 2012) – Members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) and its 29 local RASC Centres will celebrate Astronomy Day this Saturday, April 28, 2012. Be on the lookout for telescopes and astronomers to pop up unexpectedly on street corners, in shopping malls and other public places, ready and eager to bring the universe down to Earth for everyone!

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Space Weekend at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto
Written by Deborah Thompson on Thu, 2012/04/12

Don't Miss Space Weekend at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto

  • Saturday, May 5, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, May 6, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm  

Prepare to be star struck as you discover the fascinating phenomena from the sky above. Get your hands on a space rock, take a giant leap to the moon, and learn the latest in space exploration. Hear how the stars and planets have played a part in the history of cultures around the world, and navigate the night sky in our mini-planetarium, as you join us for a weekend that’s out of this world!

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Across the RASC

AstroCASM - Canadian Astro Swap Meet and Banquet
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.

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Across the RASC

International Exposure for the January 2011: Supernova 2010lt discovered in galaxy UGC 3378 (Macedonian Translation available)
Written by Astronomy Nova Scotia on Thu, 2012/04/05
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Northern Skies

The Sky This Month - April 2012
Written by Gary Boyle on Sun, 2012/04/01

 

Teaching Tools In The Sky

It is comforting to know that some people other than backyard astronomers still take the time to look up on a clear night and ponder many questions. After all, the twinkling sky was nightly entertainment for many early civilizations. But even at this stage of technology where satellite TV with its bazillion channels, smart phones, iPads and the internet, observing those distant points of lights high above is not a thing of the past.

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Light Pollution and Earth Hour 2012
Written by Deborah Thompson on Fri, 2012/03/30

Light Pollution and Earth Hour 2012
 

Toronto, Canada (March 30, 2012) – The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada promotes Earth Hour as it fits naturally with the Society’s message of preserving the nocturnal environment. Light pollution permeates the nocturnal environment and has a direct effect on the night sky - reducing the visibility of stars for young and old.

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Winners of the 2012 Inaugural RASC Astrosketchers' Contest!
Written by R.A. Rosenfeld on Wed, 2012/03/21

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Inaugural RASC Astrosketchers' Contest:
 

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Space Weekend May 5 & 6 at the Royal Ontario Museum

Written by Deborah Thompson on Wed, 2012/03/07

Space Weekend at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto

  • Saturday, May 5, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
  • Sunday, May 6, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm  
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Astronomy Outreach

Inaugural RASC Astroketchers' Contest!
Written by Randall Rosenfeld on Mon, 2012/03/05

The entries for the first RASC Astrosketchers' Contest have now been received, and they are of stellar quality!

Images can be viewed at the gallery: /.

The judging period runs from now till 2012 March 18 inclusive. For details visit the site.

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