Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC Archives

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Edward A. Ostrosser 1963

January 27, 2026 February 8, 2026history, Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC

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

January 27, 2026 January 27, 2026history, Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC

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

January 11, 2026 January 27, 2026history, Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC, Uncategorized

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

January 4, 2026 January 27, 2026Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC, Uncategorized

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

December 22, 2025 December 29, 2025history, Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC

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

December 18, 2025 December 22, 2025Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC, Uncategorized

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)

November 30, 2025 November 30, 2025Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC, Uncategorized

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

November 13, 2025 November 30, 2025Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC, Uncategorized

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- ?)

October 26, 2025 November 30, 2025Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC, Uncategorized

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…

Truman M. Norton:1948–1949

October 26, 2025 November 30, 2025Past Presidents of Hamilton RASC

Truman M. Norton: A Profile of a Mid-20th Century Canadian Astronomer Early Life and Career Truman M. Norton was a Canadian amateur astronomer best known for his leadership in the…

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