Video transcript of meeting
- Astrophotography – Dave Payne
- Orion Nebula, M78 – reflection, emission and dark nebulae
- Triangulum Galaxy M33
- Monoceros (next to Orion) – Fox Fur Nebula
- Barbara Lane 1955-2024
- Memories of Barbara shared by Randy Enkin and other members
- Hosted Astronomy Cafe along with her husband Kurt
- Awarded a Certificate of Appreciation in 2022 for her contributions to Victoria Centre
- Past Secretary of Victoria Centre, creating wonderful annual reports
- Kurt and Barbara were a team, volunteering at public outreach events
- New Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1445 – Randy Enkin
- Muslim months start at the first glimpse of the New Crescent Moon – beginning of Ramadan
- Observing a very new Crescent Moon is tricky!
- They Promised Her the Moon – Dennis F
- A local play by St. Luke’s Players
- Originally, women were being tested for the Mercury Program
- Chris Gainor added to the history of women in space
- Chris Gainor
- Canada Post 2024 Eclipse stamp – available this Thursday from your local post office
- Comet 12/P Pons-Brooks – brightening as it falls apart. It might be visible during Totality on Total Solar Eclipse day.
- Discord for RASC Victoria – Darren Delorme
- Private chat room with channels and discussion threads for specific topics
- Useful as an alternative to email
- Post information of interest to everyone
- Join the RASC-Victoria Discord Server!
- UVic presentation this Wednesday at 7:30PM – Reg Dunkley
- Galaxies at the Dawn of Time with JWST – Dr. Leonardo Ferreira
- Promises to be a fascinating talk
- Volunteers needed
Astronomy Cafe – Mar 11, 2024