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2025 Island Star Party

Red lights on the observing field at the 2024 Island Star Party

Friday, August 22, 2025 (starting at 2PM) to Sunday, August 24, 2025 (ending at Noon) Location: The public is invited to this year’s Island Star Party, which will take place under dark skies on the grounds of St. Stephen’s Anglican

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Astronomy Day 2025 in Victoria

A young astronomer tries out a telescope at Astronomy Day 2019 in Victoria

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, the Friends of the DAO and the Royal BC Museum present International Astronomy Day at the Royal BC Museum and Observatory Hill, Victoria, BC, Canada Saturday, May 3, 2025 Amazing Astronomical Activities for all

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2025 Awards Dinner & Social

Members and guests - RASC Victoria Social Dinner and Awards

RASC Victoria Centre members gather for dinner, to socialize, and to recognize our fellow members for their contributions and astronomical activities during 2024.

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Astronomy Day 2024 in Victoria

Astronomy Day 2024 in Victoria

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and the Royal BC Museum present International Astronomy Day at the Royal BC Museum and Observatory Hill, Victoria, BC, Canada Saturday, May 18, 2024 Amazing Astronomical Activities for all Ages! 2024-PressRelease-IAD – contact Randy

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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

Saanich Fair 2022 Report

Welcome to Fall. I always think that as soon as the Saanich Fair is over that it really is the start on a new season. First of all, I need to thank a LOT of people for all their help

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2022 Island Star Party

The Cowichan Valley Starfinders Astronomy Club and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Victoria Centre invite everyone to the dark skies of South Cowichan for the 25th Annual Island Star Party! Location: Bright Angel Park, 4528 Tigwell Rd, Duncan, BC,

Webmaster July 12, 2022August 28, 2022 Special Events Read more

Astronomy Day 2022 – Victoria

International Astronomy Day celebrated by RASC Victoria Centre and friends – a public event hosted by the many astronomy groups and agencies based in Victoria, BC, Canada on May 7, 2022.

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Artemis Star Party – Apr 16, 2022

Artemis Star Party – Apr 16, 2022

The RASC Victoria Centre and the Friends of the DAO invite you to join us for a “Shooting to the Moon” Artemis Star Party on Aprll 16, 2022.

Webmaster April 9, 2022May 1, 2022 Special Events Read more

Astronomy Day 2021

A celebration of International Astronomy Day in Victoria, BC, Canada was held on May 15, 2021 as a virtual online event, sponsored by the Friends of the DAO and RASC Victoria Centre. Hundreds of people attended this live-streamed 4-hour event

Webmaster May 16, 2021September 30, 2021 Special Events Read more
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