Hamilton RASC Lending Library
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Exclusive to members, our collection of telescopes, accessories, and books lets you try before you invest. Borrow for up to 60 days and find the perfect fit for your stargazing needs. Not a member yet? Join us today!
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Experience the magic of the cosmos by joining RASC Hamilton, part of Canada’s leading astronomy organization. Whether you’re an experienced astronomer or just beginning to explore the night sky, our club offers something for everyone in the Hamilton and Halton Region.
🌌 Exclusive Access to Our Observatory For the best star gazing in Hamilton, look no further than our club’s dedicated observatory. It’s one of the few in Canada where members can access advanced telescopes and equipment to observe the stars, planets, and deep-sky objects up close.
🌟 Find Dark Areas for Stargazing Did you know the Hamilton area has some good dark areas for stargazing nearby? Our observatory is far enough from most of the light pollution in the area, but close enough to access easily, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the night sky.
✨ Engaging Monthly Meetings and Events Curious about what’s happening in astronomy? Join us for our monthly meetings , where we explore topics like telescope techniques, stargazing tips, and the latest in space exploration. Meet like-minded enthusiasts and discover new ways to enjoy the night sky.
🌠 A Calendar Full of Activities From astrophotography workshops to meteor shower watch parties, there’s always something exciting happening. Check out our event calendar to see what’s next and plan your next adventure under the stars.
Ready to explore the universe? Join the RASC Hamilton chapter today and become part of a passionate community dedicated to sharing the wonders of the cosmos.
January Orbit Newsletter Now Online
Every month, Hamilton RASC puts together their monthly newsletter. Each month we make it available to members first, and then to the general public later in the month. These newsletters…
January 2018 Monthly Meeting
On Jan. 4, 2017, the Hamilton Centre met for its regular monthly meeting. Attendance was excellent, with about 50 people present, many from the general public, and everyone was looking…
Waterloo Researchers Target Astronomical Frontiers
The Perimeter Institute, a team of researchers in Waterloo, Ontario have announced their “Centre for the Universe” project. They hope to use data from the world’s most advanced telescopes and…
Hamilton RASC Observatory Open to General Public
This Friday, January 11, the Hamilton chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is proud to participate in the 100 Hours of Astronomy event. The Hamilton observatory will be…
December Guest Speaker Talks Star Wars
At last month’s meeting, Hamilton RASC was fortunate to have Thanassis Psaltis speak to us about the lives of stars and the origin of the elements. Recently, Mr. Psaltis was…
December 2017 Hamilton RASC Monthly Meeting
by Ed Mizzi On Dec. 7, 2017, the Hamilton Centre met for its regular monthly meeting. Attendance was very good with about 35 people present and everyone was looking forward…
January Meeting – SN 1987A: Thirty Years After
On January 4th, Hamilton RASC is pleased to host Dr. Ian Shelton, BSc, MSc, PhD at our monthly meeting. At our meeting, Dr. Shelton will discuss Supernova 1987A, which he…
The Sky’s the Limit at Pearson High School – Outreach
By Ed Mizzi Well, another successful Outreach event was held at Pearson High School in north Burlington. It began during the day on November 28 when Ed Mizzi spoke to…
December Meeting – Rust and Stardust
On December 7, 2017, we will be treated to a talk by Athanasios Thanassis- Psaltis “Rust and stardust: The lives of the stars and the origin of the elements” …
November Orbit – 50 volumes in!
The latest edition of Orbit is now publicly available here, and it is indeed a special edition. This is the first issue of our 50th volume, and the 99th to…
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