Wednesday Oct 14, 2026 starting at 7:30PM Location: University of Victoria, Bob Wright Centre, Lecture Theatre A104
Dr. Christian Marois: I will present our team “adventure” to deploy our NRC-build exoplanet imaging pathfinder SPIDERS at the Subaru observatory.
Intro & New Member Welcome – Reg Dunkley
Fred Young Sub-millimetre Telescope – update by Natasha van Bentum
Miscellaneous Topics – Phil Stooke
Beginners SIG & Observers at the VCO – David Lee
Imaging with a star tracker – David Lee & Dan Hogan
Back to the 90’s – Astrophotography using film – CJ Sandoz
Space Mission News – Chris Gainor
Astrophoto – Cave Nebula in Cepheus – Ron Fisher
Saskatchewan Birding trip – Marjie Welchframe
Welcome – David Lee
Jewelled Handle on the Moon – David Lee
Astronomical Equipment Inventory from Sid’s Garage – David Lee
NOVA Launch, Astronomy workbooks & calendars – David Lee for Lauri Roche
Space Exploration News – Chris Gainor
Observatory Project Update – Garry Sedun
Exploring the Universe from the Edge of the Sky, Fred Young Sub-millimetre- Natasha van Bentum
Moon Chronicle- a book by Phil Stooke
Dark Sky Community in Metchosin – Ted White
Beginners SIG – David Lee
Seestar S50 Pro smart telescope – Joe Carr
Using film to image through a Takahashi refractor – CJ Sandoz
Astronomy Cafe logistics – Randy Enkin
Welcome – Marjie Welchframe
Eclipse Trip to Spain – Ben Dorman
NOVA Launch, Astronomy workbooks & calendars – Lauri Roche
Vox Humana Concert on Observatory Hill – David Lee, Janet Mumford
Jewelled/Golden Handle on the Moon – David Lee
UVic meeting speakers – Kevin Bertles
New bolide impact on the Moon imaged by the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter – Randy Enkin
Autumnal Equinox – Randy Enkin
Nancy Roman Space Telescope – Chris Gainor
Helen Sawyer Hogg book by Maria Cahill – Chris Gainor
National Council meeting – Bill Weir
Astronomy event on Salt Spring Island – Bill Weir
Astronomy Cafe logistics – Randy Enkin
We had 10 RASCals at the VCO on Wednesday evening. It was a beautiful mild night and the observing pad was abuzz as 4 RASCals set up their own instruments while the 12 inch Dob was also rolled out. The
Intro – Randy Enkin
Solar System (Exploration) Update – Phil Stooke
Summer RASC Events Overview – Randy Enkin, Lauri Roche
NOVA Launch – Lauri Roche
Upcoming Events at the DAO – Lauri Roche
RASC T-Shirts for Sale and Astronomy Cafe Logistics – Randy Enkin
Volunteer/Outreach Opportunities – David Lee
UVIC Speaker Series – Kevin Bertles
Astrophotography SIG Collaborative Photo Project – Coma Galaxy Cluster & Dave’s Manuscript Project – Dave Payne
Celestial Summer Happenings – Randy Enkin
Astrophotograph – Crescent Nebula in H Alpha – Vince Geisler
Congratulations to Brian H from Victoria, who was the winner of the RASC telescope that was raffled off this past weekend at the Saanich Fair. Brian was at the Fair and able get all the information needed to set it up
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 Church in Saanichton on the nights of Friday August 7 and Saturday August 8.
Lots of amateur astronomers will be there to talk about astronomy and to help you observe celestial objects after dark. There will be activities organized for the afternoons. Camp overnight (1 night or 2), or just drop in for an evening of fun and fascination.
Cost: Free of charge for drop-ins! Suggested donation of $20/Adult for observers who camp overnight – one night or two. Kids camp free.
Intro – David Lee
Parker Solar Probe – Natasha Van Bentum and Chris Gainor
Lunar “V” and “X” May 23rd – David Lee
Astrophoto and Astrophotography SIG – Dave Payne
Beaveree – Bill Weir
Star Party at Observatory Hill – Lauri Roche
“Physics for Poets” movie launch – Lauri Roche
Victoria Centre Observatory (VCO) – Reg Dunkley and Vince Geisler
Starship Flight 12 Launch – Chris Gainor (no slideshow)
Upcoming Astronomy Events – Reg Dunkley, David Lee, Lauri Roche
JUNO Mission continues – Reg Dunkley and Phil Stooke
Upcoming Astronomy Events – continued
Astronomy Gear from Sid’s garage – David Lee
Garry Sedun’s New Observatory
Observing Remotely from Texas – Ken McGill
Birding and Astronomy – Reg Dunkley and Marjie Welchfame
Starship Flight 12 Launch – Chris Gainor (slideshow)
Japan and China have planned Lunar missions – Phil Stooke
Intro – Lauri Roche
Dr. Donald Morton Memories – Jim Hesser
Lunar Eclipse Crater Timings – Randy Enkin
Coloring Space – Natasha van Bentum
Events – Phil Stooke, CJ Sandoz, Randy Enkin, David Lee, Lauri Roche
Observing Remotely from Texas – Ken McGill