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Hamilton RASC Welcome to the official Facebook group for the Hamilton Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) — your local community of sky watchers, astronomers, and space…
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Rev. Norman Green: 1958-59
Rev. Norman Green: A Life Bridging Faith and Astronomy Early Life and Clerical Career Norman Green (1913–2007) was born in England and immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario as a child .…
W. J. “Bill” Sled – (1957)
W. J. “Bill” Sled – RASC Hamilton Centre President (1957)Early Life and BackgroundW. J. Sled (known to peers as “Bill” Sled) was an amateur astronomer and community leader in Hamilton,…
O. J. Paton: 1953-54
O. J. Paton: Life and Work of a Canadian Amateur Astronomer Early Life and Professional Background O. J. Paton was a Canadian amateur astronomer active in the mid-20th century, best…
William D. Stewart: (1944- ?)
William D. Stewart was born in the late 19th or early 20th century (exact date unknown), and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree as a young man . His…
Carl Sagan – The Cosmos’ Greatest Storyteller
Carl Sagan’s work transcended astronomy, captivating the public with his eloquent explanations of the universe and its mysteries. A prolific scientist, educator, and advocate for the search for extraterrestrial life,…
Voyager 2: Humanity’s Grand Tour of the Outer Planets
On August 20, 1977, NASA launched Voyager 2, a spacecraft designed to take advantage of a rare planetary alignment that occurs only once every 176 years. This mission was part…
Hipparchus – The Father of Astronomy
Hipparchus of Nicaea stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of astronomy. Widely regarded as the “Father of Astronomy,” his meticulous observations and mathematical innovations laid…
Club Meetings now on first Friday of each month!
*NEW: MONTHLY MEETINGS AT THE CHURCH CHANGE TO THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Next Meeting: Friday October 3 2025 Time: 8:00pm – 9:30pm Location: St. Mathews on the Plains Church Address:…
Viking 2: Expanding Humanity’s Reach on Mars
On September 9, 1975, just weeks after its twin Viking 1, NASA launched the Viking 2 spacecraft toward Mars. Like its predecessor, Viking 2 was an ambitious dual mission, consisting…
Rev. Norman Green: 1958-59
Rev. Norman Green: A Life Bridging Faith and Astronomy Early Life and Clerical Career Norman Green (1913–2007) was born in England and immigrated to Hamilton, Ontario as a child .…
W. J. “Bill” Sled – (1957)
W. J. “Bill” Sled – RASC Hamilton Centre President (1957)Early Life and BackgroundW. J. Sled (known to peers as “Bill” Sled) was an amateur astronomer and community leader in Hamilton,…
O. J. Paton: 1953-54
O. J. Paton: Life and Work of a Canadian Amateur Astronomer Early Life and Professional Background O. J. Paton was a Canadian amateur astronomer active in the mid-20th century, best…
William D. Stewart: (1944- ?)
William D. Stewart was born in the late 19th or early 20th century (exact date unknown), and earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree as a young man . His…
Carl Sagan – The Cosmos’ Greatest Storyteller
Carl Sagan’s work transcended astronomy, captivating the public with his eloquent explanations of the universe and its mysteries. A prolific scientist, educator, and advocate for the search for extraterrestrial life,…
Voyager 2: Humanity’s Grand Tour of the Outer Planets
On August 20, 1977, NASA launched Voyager 2, a spacecraft designed to take advantage of a rare planetary alignment that occurs only once every 176 years. This mission was part…
Hipparchus – The Father of Astronomy
Hipparchus of Nicaea stands as one of the most influential figures in the history of astronomy. Widely regarded as the “Father of Astronomy,” his meticulous observations and mathematical innovations laid…
Club Meetings now on first Friday of each month!
*NEW: MONTHLY MEETINGS AT THE CHURCH CHANGE TO THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH Next Meeting: Friday October 3 2025 Time: 8:00pm – 9:30pm Location: St. Mathews on the Plains Church Address:…
Viking 2: Expanding Humanity’s Reach on Mars
On September 9, 1975, just weeks after its twin Viking 1, NASA launched the Viking 2 spacecraft toward Mars. Like its predecessor, Viking 2 was an ambitious dual mission, consisting…
