Category: history
Edward A. Ostrosser 1963
Edward A. Ostrosser Edward A. “Ed” Ostrosser was a Canadian amateur astronomer active in the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s (RASC) Hamilton Centre during the late 1950s and 1960s. His…
Leslie V. Powis: 1962
Leslie V. Powis – Hamilton Amateur Astronomer and RASC Leader Early Life and Background Leslie V. (Les) Powis (1919–1985) was a Canadian amateur astronomer who became a pillar of the…
James A. Winger: 1961&1966 1983–85
1961 & 1966 1983–85 Personal Background: James A. Winger (1922–2007) was born in Ontario and served in the armed forces at the end of World War II . After the…
Stewart J. Buntain: 1959-1960
Stewart J. Buntain – Hamilton Amateur Astronomer and RASC LeaderEarly Life and BackgroundStewart J. Buntain (often called “Stu” by his peers) was a Canadian amateur astronomer active in Hamilton, Ontario…
J. Gordon Craig:1958-59 1966-67
J. Gordon Craig: A Leader in Canadian Amateur Astronomy Background and Early Involvement in Astronomy J. Gordon “Gord” Craig was a prominent Canadian amateur astronomer who played a leading role…
Rev. Norman Green: 1958-59
Rev. Norman Green: A Life Bridging Faith and Astronomy Early Life and Clerical Career Norman Green (1913–2007) was born in England and immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario as a child .…
W. J. “Bill” Sled – (1957)
W. J. “Bill” Sled – RASC Hamilton Centre President (1957)Early Life and BackgroundW. J. Sled (known to peers as “Bill” Sled) was an amateur astronomer and community leader in Hamilton,…
O. J. Paton: 1953-54
O. J. Paton: Life and Work of a Canadian Amateur Astronomer Early Life and Professional Background O. J. Paton was a Canadian amateur astronomer active in the mid-20th century, best…
William D. Stewart: (1944- ?)
William D. Stewart was born in the late 19th or early 20th century (exact date unknown), and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree as a young man . His…
Edward A. Ostrosser 1963
Edward A. Ostrosser Edward A. “Ed” Ostrosser was a Canadian amateur astronomer active in the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s (RASC) Hamilton Centre during the late 1950s and 1960s. His…
Leslie V. Powis: 1962
Leslie V. Powis – Hamilton Amateur Astronomer and RASC Leader Early Life and Background Leslie V. (Les) Powis (1919–1985) was a Canadian amateur astronomer who became a pillar of the…
James A. Winger: 1961&1966 1983–85
1961 & 1966 1983–85 Personal Background: James A. Winger (1922–2007) was born in Ontario and served in the armed forces at the end of World War II . After the…
Stewart J. Buntain: 1959-1960
Stewart J. Buntain – Hamilton Amateur Astronomer and RASC LeaderEarly Life and BackgroundStewart J. Buntain (often called “Stu” by his peers) was a Canadian amateur astronomer active in Hamilton, Ontario…
J. Gordon Craig:1958-59 1966-67
J. Gordon Craig: A Leader in Canadian Amateur Astronomy Background and Early Involvement in Astronomy J. Gordon “Gord” Craig was a prominent Canadian amateur astronomer who played a leading role…
Rev. Norman Green: 1958-59
Rev. Norman Green: A Life Bridging Faith and Astronomy Early Life and Clerical Career Norman Green (1913–2007) was born in England and immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario as a child .…
W. J. “Bill” Sled – (1957)
W. J. “Bill” Sled – RASC Hamilton Centre President (1957)Early Life and BackgroundW. J. Sled (known to peers as “Bill” Sled) was an amateur astronomer and community leader in Hamilton,…
O. J. Paton: 1953-54
O. J. Paton: Life and Work of a Canadian Amateur Astronomer Early Life and Professional Background O. J. Paton was a Canadian amateur astronomer active in the mid-20th century, best…
William D. Stewart: (1944- ?)
William D. Stewart was born in the late 19th or early 20th century (exact date unknown), and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree as a young man . His…
