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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.
Hamilton Centre visits Mississauga Centre
by Ed Mizzi Dave Dev recently invited members from the Hamilton Centre to join him for one of the Mississauga Centre’s events on Friday, Feb. 24. Dave is also a…
Join Us Thursday March 2 @ 8:00 PM Guest Speaker, Dr. Niayesh Afshordi – “What Banged and Why?
Join us Thursday March 2 @ 8:00 PM for an entertaining evening. Our special guest speaker is Dr. Niayesh Afshordi – “What Banged and Why? The greatest detective story…
February Orbit Now Available
Once again, Roger Hill has produced an amazing and informative issue of Orbit. Now that club members have had the first opportunity to read this month’s Orbit via the Forum,…
The “Dish” on the February Meeting featuring Radio Astronomy
by Ed Mizzi February 2, 2017 Monthly Meeting David Surette welcomed everyone to the meeting and outlined the agenda. Bob Prociuk provided an update on present membership numbers. He also…
Radiaton Clouds at Aviation Altitudes
Here’s an article recommended by one of our loyal readers about the discovery of radiation “clouds” at elevations planes routinely fly through! Radiation Clouds at Aviation Altitudes
January 2017 Orbit Now Available
As is tradition, our members have first access to the monthly Orbit via our Forum. Orbit becomes available to the general public later in the month, and it is now…
Members Meeting – Radio Astronomy – Thursday Feb. 2 @ 8:00
Join us on Thursday Feb 2 @ 8:00 PM for our monthly meeting. As always, the general public is welcome. Our Guest Speaker is Dr. Chris Talpas – Radio Astronomy…
January’s Award Winning Monthly Meeting
By Ed Mizzi 2017 is going to be a great year in astronomy, and our first meeting of the year certainly had a lot of great things happen! As is customary,…
Members Meeting This Thursday, January 5@ 8:00 PM
Thursday January 5, 2017 8:00 PM Open to the General Public. Special Guest Speaker: Paul Delaney, York University, “The state of our understanding about the Milky Way Galaxy, past present and…
Outreach at Pearson High School
by Ed Mizzi The Hamilton Centre was involved in another successful Outreach Program, this one at Lester B. Pearson high school in Burlington. Tanya Grigor, a science teacher at…
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Have a question? Interested in a particular topic? We discuss everything from current events to astrophotography to club news. Get in on the discussion on our Forum ! Visitors are welcome!
