About the Isabel Williamson Lunar Observing Program

About the NGC Catalogue

About the Messier Catalogue

Explore the Universe—an introductory observing program

In 2020 we ran this observing program online! Visit the Explore the Universe Online page for more information and links to the recorded YouTube videos.

IYA stub page - moved from Education - needs to be rewritten to focus on results and legacy of IYA year.

O, telescope, instrument of much knowledge, more precious than any sceptre, is not he who holds thee in his hand made king and lord of the works of God?
—Johannes Kepler

Scouts Space Badge Requirements

Below you will find the requirements for the Space Badge. Your local RASC centre will be able to help with many of these activities. Specific topics that the RASC can help with through Observing Nights and Star Parties are in bold. Contact your local centre to learn more.

Girl Guide Badge Requirements

Laser Pointer Usage for Outreach

The RASC provides training to its members on the safe usage of laser pointers for astronomical outreach. For details on the program and certification process, check out our Program Guide. Note that to access some items linked in the Program Guide, you must be certified as a Centre Trainer or National Instructor. More information about our Laser Pointer Certification Program is included below.