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2014 Edition Updates

Updates for the 2014 Observer's Handbook

 

On p. 8, under Editorial Team, Michael Gatto's name should be as it appears here.

On p. 38, "Tiangong-1" should be spelled as it appears here.

On p. 99, the Jupiter satellites diagram in the right column is incorrect. Use the document provided below.

On p. 128, the magnitude for Arcturus is incorrectly given. It should be magnitude -0.05 (as shown on p. 281).

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Welcome

Founded in 1868, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is Canada's leading astronomy organization bringing together over 4,800 enthusiastic amateur astronomers, educators, and professionals.

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Johns Family Park

Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional Park, Nocturnal Preserve

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Calendar Submissions

Submit your images to the Observer's Calendar!

Astrophotographers looking to have their images featured in the RASC Observer's Calendar can submit their images for review by the Calendar editing team. Those selected to have their image featured in the Calendar will receive a complimentary copy.

 

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2024 Edition Updates

To report other corrections or to make suggestions for improvement, please send an email message to Handbook Editor.

On p. 129, where "Downtown Québec City" is shown as having 1 min 27 s of totality, it should read "Montréal" 

On p. 138, the final URL should read
"www.EclipseWise.com/solar/SEprime/2001-2100/SE2024Oct02Aprime.html "

On p. 241, the entry (23) Kalliope should read (23) Thalia

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Eclipses

Solar Eclipses

Learn more about why solar eclipses happen, how to observe them, when the next eclipse is and what to expect!

 

Solar Eclipse What Is

 

Annular Solar Eclipse - October 14, 2023

A large portion of the United States will be treated to an Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14th! All populated areas in Canada will see a partial eclipse on this day.

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Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island

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