I mentioned outreach would be the focus of a future message. At its heart, outreach is core to the modern service mission of the RASC and has defined my time with the organization. It’s no surprise I’m going to focus
President’s Message – May 2025
Astronomy Day 2025 in Victoria
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, the Friends of the DAO and the Royal BC Museum present International Astronomy Day at the Royal BC Museum and Observatory Hill, Victoria, BC, Canada Saturday, May 3, 2025 Amazing Astronomical Activities for all
Astronomy Cafe – April 14, 2025
Events – David Lee; Early morning observations from King George Terrace – Randy Enkin; International Astronomy Day – Randy Enkin; Zodiacal Light – Part 2 – Randy Enkin; Star Formation – Dave Payne; Space News – Chris Gainor; RASC General Assembly – Lauri Roche; Upcoming Astronomy Cafes.
Presentation: Galaxies Under the Microscope – Dr. Toby Brown
Galaxies Under the Microscope: How the Latest Telescopes Are Transforming Our View of the Universe – Dr. Toby Brown, astronomer at the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre
Date/Time: Wednesday April 9, 2025 starting at 7:30PM. Location: University of Victoria, Bob Wright Centre, Lecture Theatre A104.
Astronomy Cafe – April 7, 2025
Bruce McCurdy – memories by Dave Robinson; Science Fair – David Lee, Lauri Roche; Book launch – The Language of the Stars – by Nathan Hellner-Mestelman; Breakthrough Prizes in Science – Kirsten Pedersen; Artemis II Mission badge – Natasha van Bentum; Zodiacal Light – Part 1 – Randy Enkin; Astronomy Events – Lauri Roche, Kirsten Pedersen; Saturnian Moons – Part 1 – Kirsten Pederson; Astrophotos – Ken McGill, Dave Payne; Space News – Chris Gainor
Astronomy Cafe – Mar 31, 2025
Partial Solar Eclipse on Mar 29th – Randy Enkin; Beginners SIG & Observing – David Lee; Astronomy Day – David Lee, Kirsten Pedersen; UVic Presentation – April 9th – Kirsten Pedersen; RASC General Assembly – Apr 26-27 – Lauri Roche; Parker Solar Probe mission – Natasha van Bentum; Horsehead Nebula image, night sky bathing, new observatory – Garry Sedun; Skynews – April 2025 – review by Randy Enkin; Space News – Chris Gainor;Neptunian & Uranian Moons – Kirsten Pedersen; Astronomy discussion.
President’s Message – April 2025
One of the beauties of the RASC is that there are so many different pathways we can take as members. Individual pursuits like observing and astrophotography, group observing, public outreach. Each of these can be its own journey, with galaxies having always had a special place in my heart.
FOR SALE: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro mount, tripod, pier & case
One Year Old Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro Mount with Tripod, Pier and Case – Like New Condition! This is a totally mint EQ6-R Pro with extras. I’ve decided to go with a more portable, harmonic drive mount so I’m selling this
Astronomy Cafe – March 24, 2025
Birdwatching and Other Diversions in Texas in February – Marjie Welchframe; Enkin’s Daily Moon – Randy Enkin; Special Interest Groups – David Lee; The Language of the Stars – a new book by Nathan Hellner-Mestelman; Space News – Chris Gainor; Upcoming Events.
Astronomy Cafe – March 17, 2025
An Irish Eye – the Great Rosse Leviathon telescope – Reg Dunkley; Astronomy Events – Lauri Roche; Total Lunar Eclipse photographs and observations by members; Space News – Chris Gainor.