1 Year to the Total Solar Eclipse in Hamilton
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…
Category: Observing
April 12 Meeting – A History of Astronomical 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:…
January Book Recommendation
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…
Observatory Open tonight – March 7!
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…
What’s up in April?
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,…
METUL Night #2 had something for everyone
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…
February 2018 Monthly Meeting – “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…
October’s Orbit – Love Beneath the Stars
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…
A Trip of a Lifetime: Solar Eclipse, Aug. 21, 2017
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…
June’s Meeting Covers the Upcoming Eclipse
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…
April 12 Meeting – A History of Astronomical 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:…
January Book Recommendation
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…
Observatory Open tonight – March 7!
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…
What’s up in April?
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,…
METUL Night #2 had something for everyone
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…
February 2018 Monthly Meeting – “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…
October’s Orbit – Love Beneath the Stars
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…
A Trip of a Lifetime: Solar Eclipse, Aug. 21, 2017
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…
June’s Meeting Covers the Upcoming Eclipse
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…
