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March 20 Observatory Night cancelled Monthly April Meeting CANCELLED Message from Executive Director RASC concerning COVID-19 Observatory Open tonight – March 7! Join Us on March 5 for our Monthly Meeting February 21 Observing Night is a GO!

March 20 Observatory Night cancelled

Due to a double whammy…the COVID-19 virus and good ol’ Mother Nature, tonight’s Observing night at the observatory is CANCELLED…let’s hope we have better luck next month.
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Monthly April Meeting CANCELLED

In light of the recommendation that the Ontario government has made concerning public meetings, we will be CANCELLING the April 2, 2020 meeting in the interest of the safety of our membership. This was not an easy decision, but one that is necessary. We will be monitoring this outbreak going...
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Message from Executive Director RASC concerning COVID-19

Hello all,Our daily news feeds are now dominated by stories of public events, conferences, concerts and whole sports seasons being suspended or cancelled due to concern over the spread of COVID-19. It is only natural to be concerned about what precautions we should be taking as a Society, and indeed...
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Observatory Open tonight – March 7!

Tonight  Saturday March 7, 2020 our club President will be heading to the observatory for some observing.  If there are any new members, or beginners, or friends who would like to learn more about the night sky and observing in general, he will be at the observatory at 4:30pm to conduct...
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Join Us on March 5 for our Monthly Meeting

Please join us for our monthly meeting on March 5 at 8pm to hear Dale Armstrong discuss RASC Observing certificates. This meeting is open to the general public, and new members are always welcome! Our meeting will be: Thursday, March 5th at 8:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion Branch 551, 2nd Floor...
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February 21 Observing Night is a GO!

The Hamilton RASC Observing night for tonight is a GO! The general public is welcome. Gates open at 7:30 pm. Please remember to dress warmly – you should always dress for temperatures at least 10 degrees cooler than the windchill. Remember  If you bring your own telescope, park on the...
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The Hamilton chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) serves both Hamilton and Halton regions. Whether you are a beginner to astronomy or a seasoned veteran, we would love to hear from you.  We welcome interested people, including members of the general public, to come to one of our monthly meetings to see…
Schools, Groups & Press
 
Schools, Groups & Press
The Hamilton RASC chapter represents the interests of astronomy in Hamilton and Halton regions.  Our chapter firmly believes in the education of the general public when it comes to matters of astronomy.  We are firm supporters of the RASC vision – To be Canada’s premiere organization of amateur and professional astronomers, promoting Astronomy to all.…
Club Observatory
 
Club Observatory
Established in 1974, it has grown to serve as the focal point for the club’s numerous and diverse astronomical activities.  Consisting of two purpose built buildings, the observatory enables members to observe, photograph, measure or simply enjoy the spectacular wonders of the sky. The larger Leslie V. Powis building serves as a meeting place and…

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There are numerous benefits of membership in joining RASC - Canada's leading astronomy organization, and our club provides Hamilton and Halton Region with many great programs. Whether you are a professional or amateur astronomer, or just someone who is interested in learning more, this is the club for you! The Hamilton chapter is a vibrant community with a wide range of activities for all levels of interest. We are one of the few chapters in Canada that has its own dedicated observatory, with equipment freely available to all members for use. We welcome first timers to our monthly meetings where a different topic is featured. Come see what we have on today in our calendar!

March 20 Observatory Night cancelled

March 20, 2020 March 20, 2020Uncategorized 0

Due to a double whammy…the COVID-19 virus and good ol’ Mother Nature, tonight’s Observing night at the observatory is CANCELLED…let’s hope we have better luck next month.

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Monthly April Meeting CANCELLED

March 17, 2020 March 17, 2020Uncategorized 0

In light of the recommendation that the Ontario government has made concerning public meetings, we will be CANCELLING the April 2, 2020 meeting in the interest of the safety of…

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Message from Executive Director RASC concerning COVID-19

March 13, 2020 March 13, 2020Uncategorized 0

Hello all,Our daily news feeds are now dominated by stories of public events, conferences, concerts and whole sports seasons being suspended or cancelled due to concern over the spread of…

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Observatory Open tonight – March 7!

March 7, 2020 March 7, 2020Observing 0

Tonight  Saturday March 7, 2020 our club President will be heading to the observatory for some observing.  If there are any new members, or beginners, or friends who would like to…

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Join Us on March 5 for our Monthly Meeting

February 27, 2020 March 3, 2020Club Meetings 0

Please join us for our monthly meeting on March 5 at 8pm to hear Dale Armstrong discuss RASC Observing certificates. This meeting is open to the general public, and new…

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February 21 Observing Night is a GO!

February 21, 2020 February 21, 2020Uncategorized 0

The Hamilton RASC Observing night for tonight is a GO! The general public is welcome. Gates open at 7:30 pm. Please remember to dress warmly – you should always dress…

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Feb 6 meeting – Galaxy Evolution in Groups and Clusters

January 17, 2020 January 17, 2020Club Meetings Dr. Laura Parker 0

Please join us for our monthly meeting on February 6 at 8pm to hear Dr. Laura Parker. This meeting is open to the general public, and new members are always…

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Jan 17 Observatory night – Cancelled

January 17, 2020 January 17, 2020Uncategorized 0

The January 17th Observatory Night has been cancelled due to forecasted weather conditions.

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December 2019 Orbit Released

December 28, 2019 December 28, 2019Orbit 0

As is our custom, the current month’s issue of Orbit is released to the general public a few weeks after being made available to our members. In this month’s issue,…

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November Orbit now available

November 27, 2019 November 27, 2019Orbit 0

As is our custom, Hamilton RASC is making this month’s Orbit newsletter available to the general public towards the end of the month. Members can download the newsletter at the…

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