Join us for the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Hamilton!
On April 8, 2024, Hamilton will be one among the few municipalities in Southern Ontario where you will be able to view totality. Come watch the Total Solar Eclipse with our Hamilton RASC members! Click here for more details! or join our mailing list for updates! Plenty to see and do
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There are numerous benefits of membership in joining RASC - Canada's leading astronomy organization, and our club provides Hamilton and Halton Region with many great programs. Whether you are a professional or amateur astronomer, or just someone who is interested in learning more, this is the club for you!
The Hamilton chapter is a vibrant community with a wide range of activities for all levels of interest. We are one of the few chapters in Canada that has its own dedicated observatory, with equipment freely available to all members for use. We welcome first timers to our monthly meetings where a different topic is featured.
Come see what we have on today in our calendar! Club Members Imaging M101 Supernova!
A number of our club’s amazing astrophotographers have been imaging the Supernova in the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101). The Supernova, discovered on May 19, is a Type II Supernova located approximately…
Club Meeting – Wednesday June 14
Come join us at 8pm on Wednesday June 14 to hear Gary Bennett and Wayne Parker talk about the Sky Shed Observatory line of products and see an introduction to…
June 3rd – Public Astronomy Event is a GO for tonight!
The summer sky offers lots of great objects to see, and on Saturday, June 3, we will be at an astronomy event where the public can come and look through…
Starfest registration now OPEN!
Starfest is Canada’s largest annual amateur astronomy conference and star party attracting hundreds of astronomy enthusiasts from Ontario, neighbouring provinces and the USA. It has been ranked among the top star…
Next Meeting – May 10 at the Club Observatory!!
Join the RASC Hamilton Centre for an evening under the stars! Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 10th from 8:00-10:00 pm at the Centre’s Observatory – 576 Concession…
Watch Hamilton RASC on Cable 14’s Hamilton Life!
On April 27, watch Hamilton RASC member Victor Abraham talk about astronomy! The segment discusses telescopes, upcoming astronomical events and pictures taken by club members! The episode will be on…
Hamilton RASC’s International Astronomy Day plans CANCELLED
UPDATE: APRIL 28, 2023. The below event has been cancelled due to inclement weather for April 29. Hamilton RASC was to have joined Marc Fitkin (the Bronte Astronomer) for a…
New Canadian Astronomy Website Now Online!
Carina Ockedahl, former editor of SkyNews magazine, has launched a new website for the amateur astronomy community in Canada., Astronomy by Night. For more information, see below! Astronomy by Night…
April Astronomy Book Review – The Planets
In this month’s book review, Librarian Bruce Murray reviews “The Planets”. “The Planets”, by Andrew Cohen with Professor Brian Cox is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated book that explores our…
Telus Spark Science Centre and RASC Team up for Grade 6-9 level Virtual Session!
The Telus Spark Science Centre in Calgary and RASC are conducting an online interactive presentation aimed at classes and individuals in the Grade 6 to 9 range. Direct From the…
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