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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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