Home

RASC eNews

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.

Read more
Northern Skies

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

When Beacons Meet

Read more
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.

Read more
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.

 

Read more
Across the RASC

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.

Read more
Across the RASC

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:

Read more
Across the RASC

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.

Read more
Across the RASC

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.

 

Read more
Across the RASC

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:

Read more
Announcements

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

Read more

RASC eNews is maintained by the Membership & Promotion Committee. Contact the eNews team to submit a news item at news@rasc.ca