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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.
A Night at the Observatory by Ed Mizzi
A Night at the Observatory April 15, 2016 by Ed Mizzi Another great night at the Observatory was had by all on Friday, April 15. I thought I would arrive…
Transit of Mercury
Transit of Mercury Volunteers needed for this momentous event. Ed Mizzi is looking for help with this great Outreach opportunity, so let’s get straight to the details. * Date: Monday,…
May 5 Members Meeting – 2 Guest Speakers – Dr. James Wadsley – “The Secret Life of Galaxies” – Chris Talpas, “Stellar Evolution”
Join us on May 5 @ 8:00 PM – Open to the public We are blessed with 2 Guest Speakers on May 5: Guest Speaker: Dr. James Wadsley,…
April’s Exoplanet Meeting a Big Hit! by Ed Mizzi
Hamilton RASC April 7, 2016 Monthly Meeting SYNOPSIS Our April meeting was not only well attended but was one of the most diverse meetings we have experienced in recent times.…
April’s Orbit is ready!
The latest edition of our newsletter, Orbit, is now available for public download. As always, we post it first on our Forum a few days early to give members the…
Thursday Meeting – Paul Mortfield “Hunting Exoplanets” and Armchair Astronomy Sampler
Guest Speaker: Paul Mortfield who will talk about “Hunting Exoplanets”. (Hint…. We have the tools to do this at our observatory). Paul is a computer scientist by day and astronomer…
More Improvements at the Observatory – C14 Telescope Improvements
A couple of weeks ago, a motorized roof solution was implemented at the observatory. You can read more about it here. Well, our intrepid crew has made some improvements to…
The Chil 26th Hamilton Cub Pack visits the Observatory by Ed Mizzi
Gary Smith is the leader of this Cub Pack. He visited the Observatory over 20 years ago and wanted to see it once again, but more importantly, he wanted his…
It Was “Worth the Drive to Acton”: Girl Guides’ Astronomy Lesson by Ed Mizzi
I regularly visit both Elementary and Secondary schools with my astronomy presentations. One of the schools is called Christ the King Secondary School and it is in Georgetown. Well, it…
Observatory Roof Motorized – MacGyver Style!!
Hats off to club President Gary Bennett and club Vice President Dave Surette and their resourcefulness in motorizing the club roof! For instructions on how to use the new motorized…
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