Intro – Marjie Welchframe; Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory – Wyman Lee; Announcements – Randy Enkin and David Lee; Polaris- Randy Enkin; Space News – Chris Gainor; Artemis mission and Rainbows – Natasha van Bentum; Spaceweather, CHIME, Island Star Party – Reg Dunkley; NOVA and citizen science – David Lee
The elusive Green Flash is a wonderful short-lived sight very rarely observed above the setting (or rising) sun.
Intro; New Members; Summer Astro Events; UVic Meeting ; The Green Flash; Astrophotos; Astro Cafe; Skynews.
Date/Time: Wednesday September 10, 2025 starting at 7:30PM Location: University of Victoria, Bob Wright Centre, Lecture Theatre A104. The recent discoveries by JWST et al regarding the early, quick formation of galaxies are leading scientists to question the status quo mechanisms of galaxy creation. In this talk, a scientist-from-another-mother brings a multidisciplinary approach to this question that incorporates dissipative (friction) forces, thermodynamics. free body mechanics, and even chemistry to the non-linear dynamics involved.
Science Fair Poster: It IS Rocket Science – Linnaia Myhre; Northern Star – J.S. Plaskett – an upcoming documentary by Nick Versteeg; Astrophotographs – Dave Payne; Astronomy Events happening; 2-year anniversary of Supernova 2023ixf – Randy Enkin.
Date/Time: Wednesday May 14, 2025 starting at 7:30PM Location: University of Victoria, Bob Wright Centre, Lecture Theatre A104. Park in Lot 1 (pay parking) and cross Ring Road The evolution of early universe galaxies is influenced by the environment they live in. The
Decommissioning GAIA – Randy Enkin; Hack: 1″ to 1.25″ Plumbing Adapter for eyepieces – Jim Cox; International Day of Light – May 16th – Natasha Van Bentum; Northern Star – J.S. Plaskett – upcoming documentary; Astronomical Compass Demonstration – CJ Sandoz; Time and Space musical performance – Jim Hesser; Astronomy Events – David Lee, Lauri Roche, Randy Enkin
Intro, welcome new member – Kirsten Pedersen; International Astronomy Day report – Randy Enkin, David Lee, Lauri Roche; Saturnian Moons – Part II – Kirsten Pedersen; Space News – Chris Gainor; Events – David Lee, Bill Weir, Lauri Roche, Reg Dunkley; New stuff – Seonaigh M, Jim Cliffe
Events – David Lee; Early morning observations from King George Terrace – Randy Enkin; International Astronomy Day – Randy Enkin; Zodiacal Light – Part 2 – Randy Enkin; Star Formation – Dave Payne; Space News – Chris Gainor; RASC General Assembly – Lauri Roche; Upcoming Astronomy Cafes.
Galaxies Under the Microscope: How the Latest Telescopes Are Transforming Our View of the Universe – Dr. Toby Brown, astronomer at the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre
Date/Time: Wednesday April 9, 2025 starting at 7:30PM. Location: University of Victoria, Bob Wright Centre, Lecture Theatre A104.