RASC Sunshine Coast Centre: The Sun is Awakening

Event Date: 
Friday, January 8, 2021 - 10:00pm to 11:00pm

The Sun is Awakening: How Can We View It?

Presented by Michael Bradley

RASC Sunshine Coast Centre

At 7:00 PM (PST), 2021 January 8, online on Zoom, the Sunshine Coast Centre of the RASC presents Michael Bradley of the RASC Sunshine Coast Centre, whose topic is “The Sun is Awakening: How Can We View It?”

Michael Bradley is Vice President of the RASC Sunshine Coast Centre and a long-time solar observer.

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Global Star Party with Explore Scientific

Event Date: 
Monday, December 21, 2020 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Date: December 21st, 2020

Time: 7:30pm EST

RASC is partnering with Explore Scientific to bring you a star party of epic proportions! Explore Scientific will be livestreaming throughout the day on their channels (list and links available here). RASC members will be joining for the evening livestream, starting at 7:30pm EST. There will be presenters from across the country, including:

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Two Eyed Seeing: Mayan Astronomy & NASA Moon to Mars

Event Date: 
Thursday, December 17, 2020 - 9:30pm to 10:30pm

Two Eyed Seeing: Mayan Astronomy & NASA Moon to Mars

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Explore the Universe

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RASC History Committee: Star of Bethlehem: the New Discoveries and Solution

Event Date: 
Friday, December 18, 2020 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm

Star of Bethlehem: the New Discoveries and Solution

Dr. Bradley E. Schaefer (LSU)

RASC History Committee

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Insider's Guide to the Galaxy: Observing With Binoculars!

Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Time: 3:30-5:00pm EST

Date: Dec 15, 2020

 

Everyone associates telescopes with astronomy, but did you know you can do some incredible observing with binoculars, and sometimes they may even be the better instrument to observe with? Even better, binoculars are commonly found in forgotten parts of the house, and can be more financially accessible than telescopes. Join us as we talk about how to observe using binos, and the best binocular targets.

 

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IWLOP

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Asteroid (304908) Steveoda

Steve Oda (b. 1946) is a Japanese-Canadian sarod player, composer, and teacher of classical Hindustani music. His virtuosity on the sarod and his kind spirit have enchanted people across the world, and his generosity in teaching has inspired many students to carry on the rich legacy of Classical Indian music.

Orbit type: Mars-crosser
Ref: MPC 123452

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Asteroid (119248) Corbally

Christopher J. Corbally S.J. (b. 1946) was ordained in the Society of Jesus and earned a PhD in astronomy at the University of Toronto. He continues a long career in astronomy where his contributions have included areas of multiple stellar systems, stellar spectral classification, galactic structure, star formation and telescope technology.

Orbit type: Main Belt
Ref: MPC 123451

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Explore the Universe

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