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METUL Night #2 had something for everyone

March 18, 2018 March 18, 2018METUL, Observing, Uncategorized METUL, observing 0

The Hamilton RASC Messier, Explore The Universe, Luna (METUL) night #2 was a great example of why these events are so amazing.  First off was a visit within our solar…

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January Orbit Newsletter Now Online

January 15, 2018 February 6, 2018Orbit, Uncategorized Orbit 0
Kitt Peak Observatory

Every month, Hamilton RASC puts together their monthly newsletter. Each month we make it available to members first, and then to the general public later in the month.  These newsletters…

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December 2017 Hamilton RASC Monthly Meeting

December 26, 2017 December 26, 2017Club Meetings, Uncategorized meetings, Thanassis Psalti 0
Thanassis Psaltis' meeting presentation

by Ed Mizzi On Dec. 7, 2017, the Hamilton Centre met for its regular monthly meeting. Attendance was very good with about 35 people present and everyone was looking forward…

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October Special Meeting – Annual General Meeting and Solar Eclipse 2017 Smackdown

September 27, 2017 September 27, 2017Uncategorized 0

Join us on Thursday October 5 @ 8:00 PM   This is a special meeting! It is our Annual General Meeting, but it is also the night we are going…

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September Orbit Now Available

September 20, 2017 September 20, 2017Uncategorized 0

Now that the fall is upon us, nights are longer and Hamilton RASC is once again coming together to discuss tales of their summers.  As always, Roger Hill has put…

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September 7 Meeting – Dr. Bryan Gaensler – “How the Cosmos Will Kill You”

August 31, 2017 August 31, 2017Uncategorized 0

Join us on Sept 7, 2017 for the kick-off to the new season.   Open to the public!  8:00 PM   We have a special guest speaker, Dr. Bryan Gaensler…

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Star Party – Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, July 29

July 14, 2017 July 30, 2017Uncategorized 0

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Celebrates Canada’s 150th, nation-wide, on Saturday July 29. Join us, and 28 other RASC Centres for an evening of fun. The event starts at…

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Centre Meeting – Thursday June 1, 8:00 PM

May 29, 2017 May 29, 2017Uncategorized 0

RASC Hamilton Centre Meeting – Thursday June 1, 8:00 PM Special Guest Speaker Michael Watson. “The Great American Eclipse – how to watch, and how to photograph it” This is…

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May 4 Meeting – Dr. Parshati Patel, “The Tale of Disks around Massive Stars”

May 1, 2017 May 1, 2017Uncategorized 0

Join us on Thursday May 4 @ 8:00 PM for an evening of wonder and fun. Open to the public!   Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Parshati Patel Presentation: The Tale…

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April Club Meeting, Thursday April 6 – The Colours of the Universe, A Pigment of Your Imagination

March 30, 2017 March 30, 2017Uncategorized 0

Join us on April 6 @ 8:00 for a night of fun and astronomical delight Open to the public! Special Presentation: The Colours of the Universe, A Pigment of Your…

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