RASC Explore the Universe Program

Local Certification Centres

Local Certification Centres offer the Explore the Universe Certificate directly through local observing committees. If your RASC Centre is a Local Certification Centre you may contact the person(s) named here to apply for your Explore the Universe Certificate. RASC Centres who would like information about how to become a Local Certification Centre are invited to scroll down this page for an overview.

Note that the Messier and Finest NGC Certificates are approved at the National level only.

Members of other Centres, unattached members or non-members can mail or fax their application to:

RASC Observing Committee Chair
c/o Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Chris Beckett
7102 Wascana Cove Dr.
Regina SK S4V 3G1

Fax: (416) 924-2911 or

E-mail Chris at cabeckett at gmail dot com

Local Certification Centre Information

Any RASC Centre with an active observing group or committee can become a Local Certification Centre. Centres must provide a local person who can review and approve applications for the Explore the Universe Certificate. A supply of blank certificates and a template file are provided that allows for certificates to be produced locally. This allows participating Centres to issue certificates more rapidly than is possible through the mail/fax-in program.

Sample Certificate Copies

We have posted a Sample Certificate (126kb) that you are welcome to view. Centres can request a sample certificate for presentation at Centre meetings, public displays or star nights. To request a sample certificate please contact the Observing Committee (see address above) and provide a mailing address and contact name.