This beautiful artistic concept of an asteroid impacting the earth was obtained courtesy of NASA and the artist Don Davis. Impact of an asteroid this large is extremely rare.
Explore the Universe—an introductory observing program
In 2020 we ran this observing program online! Visit the Explore the Universe Online page for more information and links to the recorded YouTube videos.
O, telescope, instrument of much knowledge, more precious than any sceptre, is not he who holds thee in his hand made king and lord of the works of God?
—Johannes Kepler
Below you will find the requirements for the Space Badge. Your local RASC centre will be able to help with many of these activities. Specific topics that the RASC can help with through Observing Nights and Star Parties are in bold. Contact your local centre to learn more.
In 2020 we ran this observing program online! Visit the 
