NEW FOR 2014: ASTRONOMY CAMPS AT THE CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE During the months of July and August, Science Venture will be offering camps at the Centre of the Universe, 5071 West Saanich Rd. Each camp will be lead by
ISS video pass – April 12, 2014
I have produced a short video of the International Space Station going over the Victoria Centre Observatory on the 12th of April. The track starts near Pleiades and goes almost through Polaris as it arcs over the VCO. John McDonald
Space dust, bugs and Tao: Beneficial Bacteria – Dr. Réal Roy
Victoria Centre’s monthly meeting, held on Wednesday April 9, 2014 in room A104 of the Bob Wright Centre, UVic, at 19:30. Presentation: Space dust, bugs and Tao: Beneficial Bacteria – Dr. Réal Roy, a biologist at UVic – a talk about
Volunteer roster is now full for 2014 General Assembly!
The 2014 GA Organizing Committee wishes to thank all of those who have signed up to help at our June event. Our volunteer roster is now complete and all positions have been filled. We will be reaching out to all
Lunar Eclipse – April 14, 2014
A Total Lunar Eclipse will be visible in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on Monday, April 14-15, 2014 – EVENT CANCELLED Penumbral Eclipse begins at 9:55 PM Partial Eclipse begins at 10:59 PM Full Eclipse begins at 12:08 AM Maximum Eclipse
President’s Message – April 2014
This month we have some excellent news. Last Wednesday, Victoria Centre Council voted unanimously to submit a proposal to NRC Herzberg that Victoria Centre host a series of Saturday openings of the Observatory this summer. These openings are in addition