This week, the citizens of the Earth were given a wonderful present. The Gaia Data Release 3 was publicized at 9 UT, June 13. And yes I was awake at 2 in the morning to watch the event. The Gaia
Astronomy Cafe – May 30, 2022
Video transcript of the meeting Telescopes – David Lee on behalf of Sid Sidhu There are telescopes for loan to RASC VIctoria Centre members Members who have spare eyepieces, please contact Sid, since we need more selection for loaners Kitt Peak –
Astronomy Cafe – May 16, 2022
Video transcript of meeting Special General Meeting for RASC Victoria Centre – Randy Enkin Have a quorum of over 25 Victoria Centre members in attendance Changes to ensure our bylaws are consistent with the national bylaws and BC Society’s Act requirements
Total Lunar Eclipse – May 15/16, 2022
On Sunday, May 15th, 2022, we will be able to view a total eclipse of the Moon (weather permitting) from Southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The Moon will be in full eclipse after rising from the southeastern horizon, remaining fully
Astronomy Cafe – May 9, 2022
Meeting video transcript Astronomy Day thank you’s to volunteers – Lauri Roche & David Lee The in-person interaction was an engaging experience The younger volunteers were a real delight Sidewalk astronomy from the museum plaza, with very good weather History of
Astronomy Cafe – May 2, 2022
Video transcript of meeting Intro – Randy Enkin Astronomy Day – David Lee Final check-in this Wednesday evening for leads before Saturday events International Astronomy Day – May 7, 2022 Vancouver Island Science Fair intro to awardees – Randy Enkin
Astronomy Cafe – Apr 25, 2022
Video transcript of meeting Discussion about Astro Cafe’s new hybrid online and in-person meeting, room characteristics Astronomy Day – May 7 – Lauri Roche Museum 10AM-3PM Online Lunar cross-Canada event – 5:00-6:30PM – RASC National, David St. Jacques (Canadian astronomer) David
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.
Astronomy Cafe – Apr 11, 2022
Transcript video of the meeting Chris Boar is a self professed Apollo program space nerd, having met 12 Apollo astronauts including 4 moonwalkers. This presentation is about his visit to Johnson Space Center in Houston back in November 2019, interspersed with