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David Levy Logbook Project Featured in Globe and Mail
Written by Dave Lane, Halifax on Sat, 2012/01/21

Today's Globe and Mail features an article on the David Levy Logbook project by Ingrid Peritz entitled "A lifetime pressed to a telescope building an archive of epic discoveries". The article is an excellent summary of Mr. Levy's experiences along with his growth and development as an amateur astronomer.

Mr. Levy is a Life member of the Society and Honorary President of the Kingston Centre. To see the collection visit:

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Tribute to Cliff Carr
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.

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NEW** Moon Gazers' Guide / Guide D'Observation Lunaire is the ideal

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.

 

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Astronomy Blog Contest - Winners!
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:

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New Page added to PSP site
Written by James Edgar on Tue, 2012/01/17

A new page has been added to the Public Speaker Program site giving a list of previous speakers and their topics www.rasc.ca/psp-speakers-topics-list

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RASC General Assembly Registration Now Open!
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!

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Top 10 Canadian Astronomy Stories of 2011!
Written by Deborah Thompson on Mon, 2012/01/09

Top 10 Canadian Astronomy Stories of 2011!

Toronto, Canada (January 9, 2012) – The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) and its more than 4,000 members from coast to coast looked back on 2011 and voted on which stories, that were not just newsworthy, but ones which were fundamentally important to Canadian astronomers. Here are the Top Ten Astronomy Stories of 2011 as voted by the RASC members:

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Muin Rises: Cheryl Bartlett becomes Member of the Order of Canada
Written by Mary Lou Whitehorne and Dr. James Hesser on Tue, 2012/01/03

Remember IYA2009 and the Mi'kmaq sky story about Muin and the Seven Bird Hunters? Well, Muin is rising again! On 30 December 2011, new members of the Order of Canada were announced. Cheryl Bartlett, who worked closely with Mi’kmaq Elders to bring a significant component of Aboriginal astronomical knowledge into IYA2009 in Canada, was made a member of the Order of Canada.  The full list is at the link below, from which is copied Cheryl’s citation:

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RASC Astronomy Blog Contest Now Open!
Written by Denis Grey, Toronto on Sat, 2011/12/31

2011 was another interesting year in the universe with exoplanets, near-Earth asteroids and sun-grazing comets dominating the astronomy news wire but how was it for you? Personally?

Did you:

  • Complete an observing challenge?
  • See your first meteor shower, aurorae or eclipse?
  • Pass a milestone for astronomical observations or other activities?
  • Get some really cool new equipment AND have it work the first time?

Your astronomical Society wants to know and there are prizes!

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Andrew Fraknoi becomes Honorary Member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Written by Colin Haig on Wed, 2011/12/14

Andrew Fraknoi, chair of the Foothill College astronomy department is honorary member of the RASC. See the article my clicking here:

http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=5041

 

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