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Perseids Metor Shower Event a Hit!

August 14, 2023 August 14, 2023Observing, Outreach meteor shower, observatory, Outreach 0

Hamilton RASC opened up our observatory grounds to the general public on Saturday, August 12 to enjoy the night sky and to watch the Perseids. It is estimated that at…

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Join Us to Enjoy the Perseids Meteor Shower

August 12, 2023 August 12, 2023Observatory, Observing meteor shower, observatory, Outreach 0

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…

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Hamilton RASC Looking to Rebuild Observatory

July 11, 2023 July 12, 2023Observatory observatory 0

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.…

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Friday Night Sights (July 7) a Hit!

July 8, 2023 July 8, 2023Observatory, Observing observatory, observing 0

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″…

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First Friday Night Sights a Success

July 1, 2023 July 1, 2023Observatory, Observing observatory 0

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…

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Next Meeting – May 10 at the Club Observatory!!

May 1, 2023 May 1, 2023Club Meetings, Observatory, Observing club meeting, observatory 0

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…

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The C14 is back!

April 4, 2018 April 4, 2018Observatory observatory 0
The C-14 has been fixed

Thanks to the determined work of member Martin Palenik, our Celestron Edge 14” telescope is back up and running. Martin worked on the scope’s Celestron CGE Pro mount for several…

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Hamilton RASC Observatory Open to General Public

January 6, 2018 December 25, 2018Outreach observatory, Outreach 0

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…

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A “Chip” Off the Old Block

November 7, 2017 November 7, 2017Observatory observatory 0

by Ed Mizzi Well, all that’s left of the trees that were cut down earlier this year is a nice soft layer of wood chips spread out over part of…

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TIMBER!!! Observatory Tree Removal

June 20, 2017 June 20, 2017Observatory observatory 0

by Ed Mizzi On June 17, 2017, a group of generous volunteers met at the Observatory to remove an area of overgrown brush and trees that were obstructing the views…

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