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Aurora Visible in Hamilton IAAC Competition for Students! March Book Review – The Artemis Missions Join Us at our Next Monthly Meeting – Wed March 8 Come See the Sun at Westfield Heritage Village in March! Sidewalk Astronomy – Wednesday February 15th from 7pm-9pm

Aurora Visible in Hamilton

On the evening of March 23/24, an aurora was visible from the Hamilton area. Aurora are caused by the solar wind interacting with the Earth’s magnetosphere, a region created by the Earth’s molten iron core that protects us from the effects of solar and cosmic radiation. When charged particles hit...
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IAAC Competition for Students!

The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition is an international science competition that enables students from all countries to prove their skills and to unleash their creativity in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics. IAAC gives you the unique opportunity to apply your skills to challenging problems. Participants can receive certificates,...
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March Book Review – The Artemis Missions

This month, club librarian Bruce Murray reviewed The Artemis Missions by Patrick Stakem. “The Artemis Missions” by Patrick Stakem is an informative book that provides an overview of NASA’s plans to establish a sustainable human presence on the Moon through its Artemis program. This book is surprisingly small at 52...
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Join Us at our Next Monthly Meeting – Wed March 8

Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8 from 8:00-9:30 pm. Our next meeting RASC Hamilton will be hosting Norm Fullum, a telescope maker extraordinaire. Norm will be taking us on a virtual tour of his optics facility, and mirror making secrets. His scopes are in all corners...
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Come See the Sun at Westfield Heritage Village in March!

Join our RASC Hamilton members at Westfield Heritage Village, throughout the month of March, where we’ll be showcasing historic telescopes belonging to one of the founding members of the RASC Hamilton Centre, Rev. Daniel Brand Marsh. Since this event will be during the daytime, there will be an opportunity to...
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Sidewalk Astronomy – Wednesday February 15th from 7pm-9pm

RASC Hamilton will be hosting a Sidewalk Astronomy event – Wednesday February 15th from 7pm-9pm @ Spencer Smith Park (location noted on map) Astrospheric predicts favourable conditions and temperatures. (This can change at a moment’s notice) Stay tuned to our social media for final Go/No Go at 2pm on Wednesday....
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Join us for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Hamilton!

On April 8, 2024, Hamilton will be one among the few municipalities in Southern Ontario where you will be able to view totality. Come watch the Total Solar Eclipse with our Hamilton RASC members! Click here for more details! or join our mailing list for updates!

Plenty to see and do

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Contact Us
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…

Join the Society Today!

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!

Aurora Visible in Hamilton

March 24, 2023 March 24, 2023Uncategorized aurora 0

On the evening of March 23/24, an aurora was visible from the Hamilton area. Aurora are caused by the solar wind interacting with the Earth’s magnetosphere, a region created by…

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IAAC Competition for Students!

March 23, 2023 March 23, 2023Uncategorized 0

The International Astronomy and Astrophysics Competition is an international science competition that enables students from all countries to prove their skills and to unleash their creativity in the fields of…

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March Book Review – The Artemis Missions

March 10, 2023 March 10, 2023Book Review 0

This month, club librarian Bruce Murray reviewed The Artemis Missions by Patrick Stakem. “The Artemis Missions” by Patrick Stakem is an informative book that provides an overview of NASA’s plans…

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Join Us at our Next Monthly Meeting – Wed March 8

February 20, 2023 February 20, 2023Uncategorized meetings 0

Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 8 from 8:00-9:30 pm. Our next meeting RASC Hamilton will be hosting Norm Fullum, a telescope maker extraordinaire. Norm will be…

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Come See the Sun at Westfield Heritage Village in March!

February 20, 2023 February 20, 2023Uncategorized 0

Join our RASC Hamilton members at Westfield Heritage Village, throughout the month of March, where we’ll be showcasing historic telescopes belonging to one of the founding members of the RASC…

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Sidewalk Astronomy – Wednesday February 15th from 7pm-9pm

February 14, 2023 February 14, 2023Uncategorized Outreach 0

RASC Hamilton will be hosting a Sidewalk Astronomy event – Wednesday February 15th from 7pm-9pm @ Spencer Smith Park (location noted on map) Astrospheric predicts favourable conditions and temperatures. (This…

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February Book Review – The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide

February 11, 2023 February 11, 2023Uncategorized 0

This month, club librarian Bruce Murray reviewed The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide – Fourth Edition by the recently departed Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer, two of RASC’s well known members. Bruce…

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January Book Recommendation

February 2, 2023 February 2, 2023Eclipse, Hamilton 2024, eclipse 0

Our club librarian, Bruce Murray, has review the book “Eclipse Bulletin: Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 April 08” by Fred Espenak and Jay Anderson. This is a great reference book…

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Hamilton RASC is on Astrospheric!

January 4, 2023 January 4, 2023Uncategorized 0

We’re on Astrospheric! The app provides location specific advanced weather tools for professional astronomers and astrophotographers in North America and supports hundreds of astronomical societies with tools that help members…

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December Book Recommendation

December 21, 2022 December 21, 2022Uncategorized 0

Each month, Hamilton RASC librarian Bruce Murray has reviews a book. This month it is “Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” by Neil de Grasse Tyson. There are 12 chapters…

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