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Author: Chris Purse

2023 INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY IN VICTORIA SET FOR UVIC ON SUNDAY APRIL 30

2023 INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY IN VICTORIA SET FOR UVIC ON SUNDAY APRIL 30

2023 Public Night-Sky Viewing Begins at the Centre of the Universe at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory Saturday April 29. International Astronomy Day events will return to Victoria for 2023 on the weekend of April 29 and 30. The public is

Chris Purse April 30, 2023May 30, 2024 Events, Special Events Read more

President’s Message – November 2018

As my term as centre president draws to a close, I thought I would look back at some of the noteworthy events from the past 2 years. Centre member Brenda Stuart provided the illustrations for the new edition of the

Chris Purse November 4, 2018February 5, 2019 President's Message Read more

Annual General Meeting & Dinner

The November meeting of the Victoria Centre is the Annual General Meeting and Dinner. It will take place at the Cedar Hill Golf Course on Saturday, November 17. The doors open at 6 p.m. The dinner consists of a buffet

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President’s Message – October 2018

Thank you to everyone who was involved in the RASCals Star Party this year. We tried out a new venue in Central Saanich and it looks to have a lot of potential. If only the weather had cooperated! A number

Chris Purse October 2, 2018December 2, 2018 President's Message Read more

President’s Message – September 2018

I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and had many opportunities to enjoy the night sky. I am pleased to announce that our very own Dr. Chris Gainor was elected president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada at the

Chris Purse September 4, 2018December 2, 2018 President's Message Read more

Astronomy 101 Instructor

Camosun College is planning to offer an evening section of Astronomy 101 in the fall term at the Interurban Campus and is seeking an instructor. Please see webservices.camosun.bc.ca/employment/ for a link to this employment opportunity including the qualifications needed. The application

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President’s Message – June 2018

This month, I am starting with thanks for contributions to our centre. My first thanks go to the Astro Café hosting team, Reg Dunkley, Barbara Lane, Kurt Lane, and John McDonald. Their efforts to get the room set up, coordinate

Chris Purse June 3, 2018October 14, 2018 President's Message Read more

President’s Message – May 2018

May has started with an incredible celebration. The Plaskett Telescope turns 100 this month and the plaque designating the DAO as a National Historic Site of Canada has been unveiled. I was asked to speak on behalf of the Centre

Chris Purse May 3, 2018June 23, 2024 President's Message Read more

President’s Message – April 2018

Our tech committee has made further progress with the upgrade to the Victoria Centre Observatory telescope. More equipment has arrived and has necessitated the installation of some different wiring in the mount. Recently, members of the committee held a work

Chris Purse April 3, 2018October 14, 2018 President's Message Read more

President’s Message – March 2018

As the spring and summer approaches, planning is underway for our annual season of outreach events. The first event of the season is Astronomy Day on Saturday, April 21 at the Royal BC Museum. We will require volunteers to help

Chris Purse March 4, 2018July 5, 2018 President's Message Read more
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