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This eclipse was successfully observed and photographed from near Jefferson City, Iowa, USA.
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An annular solar eclipse (partial in Canada).
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The path of totality passed through USA, Spain, and Portugal.
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Several RASC members were part of an expedition to observe this eclipse in Labrador. Two photo albums still survive from this expedition.
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A number of RASC members observed this eclipse from Québec.
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A number of RASC members took part in an expedition by train to Wivenhoe, Manitoba to view this eclipse; many others observed from Québec.
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This eclipse was notable for an expedition to Tuktoyaktuk, NWT.
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Southern Manitoba was ground zero for this highly-anticipated eclipse.
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The weather in southern Ontario was less than cooperative, but the Toronto Centre sent out a busload of 45 members on a 2½ day bus trip to catch 13 seconds of annularity for only $175.
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The RASC chartered a plane to view this total solar eclipse from Baja Mexico.
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This was a mid-day annular eclipse tracking through southern Ontario.
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This was a total eclipse with the path of totality running across the US from Oregon to South Carolina.
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(1823-1918) One of the founding members of the society in 1868; VP 1890-91.
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(1943-2009) A longtime active observer and member of the Kingston Centre. He brought Astronomy Day to Canada and developed the Beginner's Observing Guide. Leo received the Service Award in 1986.
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(1917-2009) An active member of the Calgary Centre. Received the Service Award in 1985.
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(1933-) DDO Director (1978-88); Society President (1974-76).
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(?-1996) Executive Secretary of the RASC (1958-72).
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(1874-1953) Professor of Mathematics at McMaster University; Society President (1938-39).
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(1930-) An active observer and Toronto Centre member. National Secretary (1974-77). Received the Service Award in 1975.
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Served on Hamilton Centre council for 38 years. Service Award 1968.
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