The observatory is well under way at Shawnigan Lake School. This picture shows the lower level (as of yesterday). There will be a suspended concrete floor capping it and then the dome. Thanks again for all your support, Cowichan Valley
Mapping the Deep: the past and future promise of searches for trans-Neptunian worlds
Victoria Centre’s monthly meeting, to be held on Wednesday May 14, 2014 in room A104 of the Bob Wright Centre, UVic, at 19:30. Directions and venue info. Presentation: Mapping the Deep: the past and future promise of searches for trans-Neptunian
Astronomy Camps for kids this summer on Observatory Hill
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
Messier Marathon 2014
The Messier Marathon from Victoria was a bust this year. Both March 28 and 29 were cloudy, so it was called off. Our member Elizabeth van Akker spends her winters in New Mexico, and had much better luck: Hello, all, from
Early bird registration for the 2014 General Assembly
Join the RASC Victoria Centre as we host the 2014 GA from June 26 – June 29. Register before midnight on April 10th, 2014 and take advantage of the $130.00 early bird registration fee. The 2014 GA registration fee increases