Canada AM interviews Exec Director Randy Attwood about upcoming lunar eclipse

On 25 Sep, 2015 By Anonymous (not verified)

Check out today's interview here!

https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=713131&playlistId=1.2580778&
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RASC member Jim Chung's book published by Springer!

On 04 Sep, 2015 By rosenfel@chass....

 

Astro-Imaging Projects for Amateur Astronomers, Jim Chung's intelligent and attractively written guide to making and adapting imaging and observing gear, has recently appeared in Springer's Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series.

Those familiar with Jim's articles in the RASC's Journal will know of his genius for devising understandable and doable solutions which perform as well as their commercial counterparts, and at a fraction of the cost.

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The Sky This Month - September 2015

On 02 Sep, 2015 By garyboyle@xplor...

Capricorn, Aquarius and a Lunar Eclipse


Moving eastward from the great Teapot of Sagittarius, we continue our voyage along the ecliptic to Capricornus – The Goat. It takes up 414 square degrees of sky, making it 40th in overall size. To date, five stars residing within the boundaries of Capricornus are parents to nine planets. The stars that define the asterism are of average brightness, running in the range of magnitude 2.8 to 4.5.

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Bulletin 2015 Sep

On 02 Sep, 2015 By jusloe1@wightman.ca
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Asteroid (13585) Justinsmith

On 02 Sep, 2015 By ebriggs733@gmail.com

Justin Erik Halld´or Smith (1972) is an American-Canadian philosopher, at present a professor in the Department of Philosophy and Sciences at Diderot University, Paris. His recent book Nature, Human Nature and Human Difference (2015) is a collection of philosophical essays.

Orbit Type: Main Belt

Reference: MPC 95310

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General Assembly

On 12 Aug, 2015 By itsupport@rasc.ca

Since 1958, the RASC has gathered annually to meet, exchange the latest astronomical accomplishments of its members and celebrate the achievements of its award winners. The General Assembly or GA as it is known is an excellent opportunity for members of the RASC from across the country to gather and strengthen the bonds of community.

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Asteroid (31282) Nicoleticea

On 12 Aug, 2015 By ebriggs733@gmail.com

Nicole Sabina Ticea (b. 1998) was awarded second place in the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her medicine and health sciences project. She attends the York House School, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Orbit Type: Main Belt

Ref: MPC 94736

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Asteroid (31276) Calvinreider

On 12 Aug, 2015 By ebriggs733@gmail.com

Calvin James Rieder (b. 1997) was awarded second place in the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his environmental management project. He attends the Saint Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School, Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

Orbit Type: Main Belt

Ref: MPC 94736

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Asteroid (31272) Makosinski

On 12 Aug, 2015 By ebriggs733@gmail.com

Ann Stasia Makosinski (b. 1997) was awarded second place in the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for her electrical and mechanical engineering project. She attends the Saint Michaels University School, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

Orbit Type: Main Belt

Ref: MPC 94736

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Asteroid (30596) Amdeans

On 12 Aug, 2015 By ebriggs733@gmail.com

Alexander Matthew Deans (b. 1997) was awarded second place in the 2014 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his materials and bioengineering project. He attends the Academie Ste Cecile International School, Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Orbit Type: Main Belt

Ref: MPC 94736

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