Keep Watch! The Rare “Blaze Star” Could Light Up Our Skies This Week
• A star explosion may be visible to the naked eye! • Happens only once every 80 years • Look toward the constellation Corona Borealis (The Northern Crown) • Go…
Category: Observing
DIY Radio Astronomy: Explore the Universe from Your Backyard
Have you ever dreamed of exploring the cosmos without even stepping out of your backyard? With radio astronomy, you can do just that! Unlike traditional stargazing, radio astronomy doesn’t rely…
Information on Lunar occultation of Mars
Stargazers in Hamilton, Ontario, are in for a celestial treat on Monday, January 13, 2025, when the Moon will pass directly in front of Mars in an astronomical event known…
January Astronomical Events – January is the month of MARS!
Astronomical Events in January 2025 for Hamilton, Ontario January 2025 is filled with celestial wonders for stargazers in Hamilton, Ontario. From meteor showers to planetary oppositions, here’s a chronological list…
Astronomical Events for December: A Stargazer’s Delight in Hamilton, Ontario
December promises a host of celestial spectacles, with highlights visible to stargazers in Hamilton, Ontario. Here’s what to watch for: Mars and the Beehive Cluster (Dec. 2) Mars will hover…
May Monthly Meeting – May 2 – Amateur Astronomy: Where to Begin?
Join us on Thursday May 2 at 8pm for our next club monthly meeting (members of the general public welcome)! This month’s presentation is for all levels of ability, but…
April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Shines Through in Hamilton
While the morning was cloudy, the Sun broke through early in the afternoon and gave the hundreds in attendance at CF Lime Ridge. While clouds reappeared as totality approached, everyone…
April 4 Meeting – The Do’s and Don’ts of Solar Eclipses: Lessons learned from almost 60 years of observing and chasing eclipses.
Join us this Thursday, April 4 (members of the public welcome!!) to hear club veteran Roger Hill discuss what to do (and what NOT to do) when observing the coming…
Tips for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
This brief video will provide you with some important information and tips for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. For more information on the eclipse, please visit our eclipse…
Join us April 8 to view the Total Solar Eclipse!
Hamilton RASC is pleased to announce that we have selected a site to view the Total Solar Eclipse and are welcoming the public to join us!
DIY Radio Astronomy: Explore the Universe from Your Backyard
Have you ever dreamed of exploring the cosmos without even stepping out of your backyard? With radio astronomy, you can do just that! Unlike traditional stargazing, radio astronomy doesn’t rely…
Information on Lunar occultation of Mars
Stargazers in Hamilton, Ontario, are in for a celestial treat on Monday, January 13, 2025, when the Moon will pass directly in front of Mars in an astronomical event known…
January Astronomical Events – January is the month of MARS!
Astronomical Events in January 2025 for Hamilton, Ontario January 2025 is filled with celestial wonders for stargazers in Hamilton, Ontario. From meteor showers to planetary oppositions, here’s a chronological list…
Astronomical Events for December: A Stargazer’s Delight in Hamilton, Ontario
December promises a host of celestial spectacles, with highlights visible to stargazers in Hamilton, Ontario. Here’s what to watch for: Mars and the Beehive Cluster (Dec. 2) Mars will hover…
May Monthly Meeting – May 2 – Amateur Astronomy: Where to Begin?
Join us on Thursday May 2 at 8pm for our next club monthly meeting (members of the general public welcome)! This month’s presentation is for all levels of ability, but…
April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Shines Through in Hamilton
While the morning was cloudy, the Sun broke through early in the afternoon and gave the hundreds in attendance at CF Lime Ridge. While clouds reappeared as totality approached, everyone…
April 4 Meeting – The Do’s and Don’ts of Solar Eclipses: Lessons learned from almost 60 years of observing and chasing eclipses.
Join us this Thursday, April 4 (members of the public welcome!!) to hear club veteran Roger Hill discuss what to do (and what NOT to do) when observing the coming…
Tips for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse
This brief video will provide you with some important information and tips for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. For more information on the eclipse, please visit our eclipse…
Join us April 8 to view the Total Solar Eclipse!
Hamilton RASC is pleased to announce that we have selected a site to view the Total Solar Eclipse and are welcoming the public to join us!
