MMT Observatory on Mt. Hopkins by Kali Salmas, astro-tourism in Northern Arizona by Dave Payne.
Astronomy Cafe – March 25, 2024
President’s Message – March 2024
Usually Victoria Centre Presidents serve two years and then move on to something else. Right now, things are a little different. Randy Enkin has just wrapped up three years as President and shifted to other jobs in the centre, including
Astronomy Cafe – Mar 18, 2024
Video transcript of meeting
Astronomy Cafe – Mar 11, 2024
Astrophotography by Dave Payne, memories of Barbara Lane 1955-2024, Crescent Moon of Ramadan, They Promised Her the Moon – a local play, RASC Victoria Discord server, Galaxies at the Dawn of Time with JWST – Dr. Leonardo Ferreira presentation at UVic.
Astronomy Cafe – Mar 4, 2024
2024 Total Solar Eclipse (TSE) Information and Discussion, social dinner and events.
Galaxies at the Dawn of Time with JWST – Dr. Leonardo Ferreira, UVic Postdoc
Date/Time: Wednesday March 13, 2024 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 new James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) brought upon us a golden
President’s Message – Feb 2024
This message marks my return to the presidency of the Victoria Centre after nearly 20 years away from the job. While it is not unprecedented for someone to serve separate terms as President of the Victoria Centre, it has only
2024 AGM – Awards
Certificates of Recognition and Excellence for 2023 Congratulations to all the award winners who were announced at the RASC Victoria Centre Annual General Meeting held Feb 12, 2025! Chris Purse – Certificate of Appreciation – Since the outbreak of the
Astronomy Cafe – Feb 5, 2024
Video transcript of meeting Next Astro Cafe – March 4th – none for the rest of February
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