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2020 Edition Updates

In the USA Edition, the Moon diagrams on the RH pages from 99 to 121 are incorrect. A PDF is offered below with all the correct images for the 12 months. Print the PDF at 6.2% and the lunar images precisely fit the area for cutting and pasting, if desired.

On p. 99, the Quadrantid meteor shower peaks Jan. 4 at 9h

On p. 105, the Lyrid meteor shower peaks Apr. 22 at 6h

On p. 107, the eta-Aquariid meteor shower peaks May 5 at 5h

On p. 111, the south delta-Aquariid meteor shower peaks Jul. 28 at 22h

On p. 117, the Orionid meteor shower peaks Oct. 21 at 6h

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Mercury Transit 2019

2019 Transit of Mercury

Date: November 11, 2019
Time: Morning and early afternoon
Location: Coast-to-coast

On November 11, 2019, Mercury will be passing between the Earth and the Sun. From our view here on Earth, that means we'll see a little black spot slowly crossing the disc of the Sun. However, because Mercury is so small, you won't be able to see it just with solar-filtered eclipse glasses.

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JRASC October 2019

Inside this issue:

  • Combining Two Hobbies
  • Andrew McKellar and the Temperature of Space
  • Bert Petrie, Ken Wright, and the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
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Next Gen

Purpose

The Next Gen Committee’s purpose is to address the needs of current and future RASC youth members (meaning members between 13 and 25 years of age, inclusive) as they relate to programs and services of the Society. The committee serves to represent the unique viewpoints, values, and experiences of the Society’s youth members as they apply to their RASC membership, including a core dedication to upholding the ideals of respect, inclusivity, and diversity within the Society.

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Classroom Outreach

Robotic Telescope for Classrooms

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The Robotic Telescope for Classrooms program is now available at eduscope.rasc.ca. Head on over to find out more and apply!

 

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Levy Book 2019

Levy Autobiography Front Cover

Warping to the RASC store...

David Levy autobiography 2019:
https://secure.rasc.ca/ItemDetail?iProductCode=505

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Dorner Telescope Museum

 

Dorner Telescope Museum

 

telling the story of the telescope in Canada

 

Telescopes and binoculars are magic, bringing distant astronomical objects close or showing things invisible to the naked eye. That magic has never worn off.
—Rudolph Dorner

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Authorisation

Note: TC's interactive map is currently not working.


Below, find our letter from Transport Canada, effective December 1, 2022 until November 30, 2025. A letter covering December 1 2025 to November 30 2028 is available as a download at the bottom of the page.

 

 

A5400-3 RDIMS

16 November 2022

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

203-4920 Dundas Street West

Toronto, ON M9A 1B7

Att: Mr. Dennis Lyons

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JRASC August 2019

Inside this issue:

  • In Memoriam: Jim Bernath
  • Exploration of the Sky: The Skies Sketchbook
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Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Events

50th Anniversary of Apollo 11


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July 20th, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing by Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong. As we reach for the moon and beyond once more, science centres and RASC centres across the country will be celebrating this momentous occasion!


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