Category: Meetings
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Guest Post – Could We Actually Achieve “Warp Speed”?
We have received a guest post from Anna Kucirkova with IQS Directory that we thought we could share with our readers. This article provides a little background information about the speed of light and whether we could actually, one day, achieve “Warp Speed”.
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A Book Review of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
The Popularization of Science A Book Review of Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil DeGrasse Tyson Review by Abigail Hughes Astrophysics for People in a Hurry. Pages 222. New York, W.W. Norton & Company, Inc., 2017. ISBN 978-393-60939-4. Available at the observatory library. Before I begin, I want to…
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November Meeting Synopsis
On November 2, 2018 the Hamilton Centre met for its regular monthly meeting and as the first meeting of the new Board. Approximately 30 people attended despite the terribly rainy weather conditions. The majority of attendees were club members and returning non-members. I would like to thank Muhammad Ahmad for bringing complimentary snacks and refreshments…
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A Love Note to the Moon – Book Review
by Abigail Hughes A Book Review of Patrick Moore on the Moon Patrick Moore on the Moon. Pages 239. Appendix and Photo Collection. London, Cassell & Co., 2001. ISBN 0304354694. Available at observatory. Being the Earth’s closest neighbor, the Moon has provoked curiosity and wonderment throughout all of human history. In his book, Sir Patrick…
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October Orbit Now Available
The October edition of Orbit magazine is now available to the general public. As always, the monthly issue is available to club members via the Forum at the beginning of the month. For information on how to become a member, click here. This month’s issue can be downloaded from here. Page 2 – Editorial by…
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November Meeting – Under the Southern Skies
Thursday, November 1, 2018 – 8:00pm to 10:00pm In this talk and slide show, Michael Watson will discuss his recent month-long trip to Australia, which included several nights of stargazing and astrophotography from the dark skies of the Australian Outback. He will talk about how he prepared for the trip, the equipment that he took, and how he…
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Researchers’ Night – Hamilton 2018
On Saturday October 20, 2018 from 5:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., the public will have a unique and free opportunity to interact with researchers and innovators at Hamilton’s fifth annual Researchers’ Night Hamilton at the McMaster Innovation Park. This year’s theme is “Matter and Antimatter” and will explore the birth, life and re-birth of materials. We…
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Reminder – Monthly Meeting Tonight, Oct 4
by Ed Mizzi “Insights About the Universe: The Science Behind the Discoveries” by Tom Vassos ü Part-time Instructor, University of Toronto ü Author, Awe-Inspiring Discoveries About the Universe – Breakthrough Astronomy Insights ü Author, The Birth, Evolution and Fate of the Universe – Breakthrough Cosmology Insights ü Member, Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Tom will use award-winning awe-inspiring photographs and videos…
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Hamilton RASC visits Milton Public Library
An outreach event by Hamilton RASC. by Abigail Hughes On September 22 I ventured to Milton Public Library for an Afternoon of Astronomy. Approximately 15 people attended with the majority being under the age of 12. With some math, some history, and a whole lot of astronomy I rambled on for about an hour and a half. …
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Cambridge “Science Literacy Week” Library Outreach
Muhammad Basil Ahmad and Troy McCoy made a trip up to the Main Cambridge Public Library on Sept. 20, in recognition of Science Literacy Week. There were approximately 20 people in attendance ranging in age from young, budding astronomers to inquisitive seniors. Muhammad gave a talk called Astronomy 101 which lasted about an hour and…