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Observatory Open tonight – March 7!

March 7, 2020 March 7, 2020Observing 0

Tonight  Saturday March 7, 2020 our club President will be heading to the observatory for some observing.  If there are any new members, or beginners, or friends who would like to…

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What’s up in April?

March 29, 2018 March 29, 2018Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Observing, Saturn, Uranus, Venus Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, observing, Saturn, Uranus, Venus 0

April, 2018 – Monthly Skywatching by Chris Vaughan, Starry Night Education The night sky tonight and on any clear night offers an ever-changing display of fascinating objects you can see,…

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METUL Night #2 had something for everyone

March 18, 2018 March 18, 2018METUL, Observing, Uncategorized METUL, observing 0

The Hamilton RASC Messier, Explore The Universe, Luna (METUL) night #2 was a great example of why these events are so amazing.  First off was a visit within our solar…

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February 2018 Monthly Meeting – “The Dark Universe”

February 16, 2018 February 16, 2018Club Meetings, METUL Dark Energy, Dark Matter, Dr. Laura Parker, meetings 0
Dr. Parker discussing "The Dark Universe"

On Feb. 1, 2017, the Hamilton Centre met for its regular monthly astronomy meeting. Attendance was great, with about 40 people present, many from the general public, and everyone was…

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October’s Orbit – Love Beneath the Stars

October 20, 2017 October 20, 2017Eclipse, Orbit, Outreach eclipse, Orbit 0

This month’s issue of Orbit is now available to the general public, and features a marriage proposal by one of our members on the cover.  You can read about the…

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A Trip of a Lifetime: Solar Eclipse, Aug. 21, 2017   

September 28, 2017 September 29, 2017Eclipse eclipse 0

by Ed Mizzi My wife, Bari, and I have driven out to the West coast several times over the past few decades. We have also flown out, but driving allows…

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June’s Meeting Covers the Upcoming Eclipse

June 2, 2017 June 2, 2017Eclipse eclipse, meetings, Michael Watson 0

This was the perfect time for Michael Watson to present at our monthly meeting.  The June meeting of Hamilton RASC was the last one before the summer break – the…

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Going, going, gone … to a RASC auction

April 16, 2017 April 16, 2017Observing, RASC, Recap meetings 0

by Ed Mizzi Recently, members of Hamilton Centre drove down the road to University of Toronto Mississauga to attend the Mississauga Centre’s monthly potpourri meeting and auction. Dave Dev and…

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March Observatory Night – by Ed Mizzi

March 20, 2016 March 20, 2016Astrophotography, Observing 0

Well, after cancelling 4 nights at the observatory over the past 2 months, we were finally graced with a clear night on March 11. And what an evening it was!…

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