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Home Archive by category "Observing" (Page 3)

Category: Observing

1 Year to the Total Solar Eclipse in Hamilton

April 8, 2023 March 20, 2025Eclipse, Observing

One year from today, Monday, April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse over Hamilton and Niagara regions. Hamilton RASC will be putting together some events leading up…

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April 12 Meeting – A History of Astronomical Observing

April 2, 2023 March 20, 2025Meetings, Observing

We had originally planned on having our April meeting at the observatory, but a decision was made to postpone that event until the May meeting. Instead we have great news:…

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January Book Recommendation

February 2, 2023 March 20, 2025Eclipse, Hamilton

Our club librarian, Bruce Murray, has review the book “Eclipse Bulletin: Total Solar Eclipse of 2024 April 08” by Fred Espenak and Jay Anderson. This is a great reference book…

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Observatory Open tonight – March 7!

March 7, 2020 March 20, 2025Observing

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 20, 2025Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Observing, Saturn, Uranus, Venus

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 20, 2025METUL, Observing, Uncategorized

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 March 20, 2025Meetings, METUL
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 March 20, 2025Eclipse, Orbit, Outreach

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 March 20, 2025Eclipse

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 March 20, 2025Eclipse

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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