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Help Us rebuild the Observatory

January 15, 2024 March 20, 2025Observatory, Uncategorized

In July, 2023 our observatory was hit with major vandalism that affected the structural integrity of our two buildings during an attempted break in. The club is not only used…

Join Us to Enjoy the Perseids Meteor Shower

August 12, 2023 March 20, 2025Observatory, Observing

On Saturdy August 12, come join Hamilton RASC to view the meteor shower on our observatory grounds. Our club members will be there from 9pm on to view the night…

Hamilton RASC Looking to Rebuild Observatory

July 11, 2023 March 20, 2025Observatory

Last week, there was an attempted break in at the observatory. Unfortunately, there was serious damage to the buildings and as a result, the club is now looking to rebuild.…

Friday Night Sights (July 7) a Hit!

July 8, 2023 March 20, 2025Observatory, Observing

by Jeff Parsons It was an amazing turnout under great skies with about 25 people and parking at a premium. Lots of mingling and scopes and 4 imagers. The 12″…

First Friday Night Sights a Success

July 1, 2023 March 20, 2025Observatory, Observing

Our club’s new initiative, to open the observatory up on Friday nights for members and guests, was a success last night! Club President Andy Blanchard provided the following report. Observatory…

Next Meeting – May 10 at the Club Observatory!!

May 1, 2023 March 20, 2025Meetings, Observatory, Observing

Join the RASC Hamilton Centre for an evening under the stars! Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10th from 8:00-10:00 pm at the Centre’s Observatory – 576 Concession…

The C14 is back!

April 4, 2018 March 20, 2025Observatory

Thanks to the determined work of member Martin Palenik, our Celestron Edge 14” telescope is back up and running. Martin worked on the scope’s Celestron CGE Pro mount for several…

A “Chip” Off the Old Block

November 7, 2017 March 20, 2025Observatory

by Ed Mizzi Well, all that’s left of the trees that were cut down earlier this year is a nice soft layer of wood chips spread out over part of…

TIMBER!!! Observatory Tree Removal

June 20, 2017 March 20, 2025Observatory

by Ed Mizzi On June 17, 2017, a group of generous volunteers met at the Observatory to remove an area of overgrown brush and trees that were obstructing the views…

The “Dish” on the February Meeting featuring Radio Astronomy

February 5, 2017 March 20, 2025Meetings, Observatory, Radio Astronomy, Recap, Westfield

by Ed Mizzi February 2, 2017 Monthly Meeting David Surette welcomed everyone to the meeting and outlined the agenda. Bob Prociuk provided an update on present membership numbers. He also…

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