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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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Northern Skies

The Sky This Month - March 2012
Written by Gary Boyle on Fri, 2012/03/02

When Beacons Meet

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Announcements

Nova Scotia Wilderness Resort seeks Staff Astronomer

Written by National Office on Mon, 2012/02/27

Nova Scotia Wilderness Resort seeks staff astronomer for Night Outings and Sky Safaris May – November, 2012 (min. 3 month commitment) Trout Point Lodge (www.troutpoint.com) has a position for someone with enthusiasm and knowledge about the night sky.

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Northern Skies

The Sky This Month - February 2012
Written by Gary Boyle on Thu, 2012/02/02

Winter Wonderland

It is great to see our parent star - the Sun making the news once again. It started with an active region labeled sunspot 1402 and the M-9 solar flare that blasted off the sun’s surface on January 22nd at 10:59 p.m. EST. From that point on, the explosion and expected grand aurora displays was talk on TV, radio and water coolers around the world. An astronomical event like this is a good catalyst on motivating people to learn more about the night sky.

 

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See the Transit of Venus from Hawaii with the Toronto RASC
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.

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