Kingston

Leo Enright

(1943-2009) A longtime active observer and member of the Kingston Centre. He brought Astronomy Day to Canada and developed the Beginner's Observing Guide. Leo received the Service Award in 1986.

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David Levy

(1948-) Possibly the RASC's most famous member and most active observer. Received the Chant Medal in 1980 and the Simon Newcomb Award in 2002.

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Arthur Covington

(1913-2001) Canada's first radio astronomer; Service Award 1981; RASC Honorary President (1986-89).

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Alice Douglas

(1894-1988) Professor of Astronomy and Dean of Women at Queen's University (1939-63). She studied Physics under Sir Arthur Eddington and later wrote his biography. President of the Society (1943-44) and founder of the RASC Kingston Centre in 1961.

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Astronomy Day 1984 #5

Astronomy Day 1984 (May 5) in Kingston, Ontario.  Centre display at the Cataraqui Mall, including the centre's 10 Newtonian.

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Astronomy Day 1984 #9

Astronomy Day 1984 (May 5) in Kingston, Ontario.  Centre display at the Cataraqui Mall.

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Astronomy Day 1984 #8

Astronomy Day 1984 (May 5) in Kingston, Ontario.  Centre display at the Cataraqui Mall.  Hein van Asperen (holding his scope), Leo Enright on right.

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Astronomy Day 1984 #6

Astronomy Day 1984 (May 5) in Kingston, Ontario.  Centre display at the Cataraqui Mall.

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Astronomy Day 1984 #3

Astronomy Day 1984 (May 5) in Kingston, Ontario.  Centre display at the Cataraqui Mall.  Leo Enright is on the left, the centre's 10-inch reflector is in the background.

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Astronomy Day 1984 #4

Astronomy Day 1984 (May 5) in Kingston, Ontario.  Centre display at the Cataraqui Mall.

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