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
The history of astronomy in Canada and Victoria in particular is the subject of a documentary series that will appear on CHEK television on June 13 and 20, 2025.
The two-part documentary, Northern Star, tells the story of John S. Plaskett, the Ontario farm boy who grew up to become the founding father of astrophysics in Canada. Plaskett spearheaded the construction of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO) just north of Victoria that is equipped with a giant telescope that was for a few months in 1918 the largest operating telescope on Earth.
Never used, brand new computerized telescope and Tripod with Nexstar hand controller. Asking: $3,000 Contact Gwen (email) (250) 416-0092 Chemainus Personal advertising appears on RASC Victoria Centre’s website as a public service, and does not imply endorsement of any purchaser
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
Skywatcher EQ5 mount with motor drives in great condition with new Dec and RA. New in box! Pick up or delivery in Victoria area. Asking $ 525 Contact: Kevin Bertles – Email Personal advertising appears on RASC Victoria Centre’s website
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
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
I mentioned outreach would be the focus of a future message. At its heart, outreach is core to the modern service mission of the RASC and has defined my time with the organization. It’s no surprise I’m going to focus