Written by Gary Boyle, Ottawa on Fri, 2008/01/04
Owning the Winter Sky
The constellation Orion is synonymous with frosty Canadian nights. With its majestic collection of bright suns and overall size, it truly owns the winter sky. Orion the Hunter lists as 26th in area as it holds the deed to 594 square degrees of celestial real estate.
Written by M. L. Whitehorne, National Office on Mon, 2007/12/31
Are you looking for a meaningful way to contribute to the RASC? Why not get involved and help determine the future direction and success of your Society? Here’s how:
Written by Dave Lane, 1st VP, National Office on Thu, 2007/12/20
Today the United Nations (UN) 62nd General Assembly proclaimed 2009 the “International Year of Astronomy”. The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is an initiative by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Written by Gary Boyle, Ottawa on Mon, 2007/12/03
Winter’s River
Eridanus the River is a large slinky constellation that continues far below our south Canadian horizon. In fact the alpha star named Achernar shining as bright as Procyon at magnitude 0.5 is located at declination -57 degrees. This long stretch of celestial landscape is listed as the 6th largest in the sky and is well populated with many galaxies.
Written by Randy Attwood, Mississauga on Thu, 2007/11/29
The December 31 deadline is fast approaching for applications to the Centre Projects Fund.
The Centre Projects Fund was created by National Council in February 2006 with the intention that it provide funding for special initiatives at the centre level. Revenue comes from Sustaining Memberships and donations directed specifically to the Centre Projects Fund. The Centre Project Fund Trust Declaration clearly details the intended uses for these funds as well as the expectations of centres who receive grants.
Written by Dave Lane, National Office on Wed, 2007/11/28
The Society's fees will go up beginning 2008 January 1. The increase will be $4 per year for ordinary members and $2.50 per year for youth members.
The new fees, exclusive of any Centre surcharges, are:
Written by Dave Lane, 1st VP, National Office on Wed, 2007/11/28
The 2008 Society budget forecast was approved this past weekend by the Society's National Council. The budget was prepared by the Society's Finance Committee, National Office staff, with input from various committees. It was then reviewed and recommended for approval by the Board Pilot Committee.
Some highlights:
Written by Dave Lane, 1st VP, National Office on Wed, 2007/11/28
For subscriptions expiring 2007 December 31 and later, there will be a modest increase in the subscription fee for the printed version of the Journal of the RASC.
For Canadian member-subscribers, the new annual rate is $16/year (it was $15) plus GST.
Written by James Edgar, Regina on Mon, 2007/11/26
The Executive Committee regrets to announce the resignation of our National Treasurer, Alan Whitman. On Tuesday, 2007 November 20, Alan submitted his resignation as Treasurer of the Society, effective immediately. His resignation was sent to members of the Executive, Board Pilot, and Finance Committees, with the request that his reason for resigning be kept confidential and within the three aforementioned groups. We will respect his request.
Written by James Edgar, Regina on Sun, 2007/11/25
Go to this site for either a PDF or MS Word document of yesterday's meeting minutes. www.rasc.ca/private/minutes/index.shtml. Remember that these are the unofficial version, having yet to receive acceptance by motion of National Council.
