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! Join Us to Enjoy the Perseids Meteor Shower
On Saturdy August 12, come join Hamilton RASC to view the meteor shower on our observatory grounds. Our club members will be there from 9pm on to view the night…
RASC Hamilton Library Now Online
Hamilton RASC now has their library of over 280 items accessible for club members to borrow. These items range from books on astronomy to eyepieces, counterweights and solar filters! Club…
August 1 – Public Astronomy Night in Oakville
Super Moon Public Astronomy Join us this evening (7pm – 11pm) at Bronte Heritage Park in Oakville see one of 2 full moons in August and one 4 super moons…
Hamilton RASC Looking to Rebuild Observatory
Last week, there was an attempted break in at the observatory. Unfortunately, there was serious damage to the buildings and as a result, the club is now looking to rebuild.…
Friday Night Sights (July 7) a Hit!
by Jeff Parsons It was an amazing turnout under great skies with about 25 people and parking at a premium. Lots of mingling and scopes and 4 imagers. The 12″…
First Friday Night Sights a Success
Our club’s new initiative, to open the observatory up on Friday nights for members and guests, was a success last night! Club President Andy Blanchard provided the following report. Observatory…
June Book Review – The New CCD Astronomy
Club librarian Bruce Murray has reviewed the book “The New CCD Astronomy” by Ron Wodaski. This is a comprehensive guidebook that equips enthusiasts with the knowledge and techniques to capture…
An Interview with Dr. Brad Gibson
by Rhea Sekhon Dr. Brad Gibson is the Head of the Department of Math and Physics and the Director of the E.A. Milne Centre for Astrophysics at the University of…
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…
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