Date/Time: Wednesday September 11, 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 womb of a pregnant star is a vast rotating disk of cosmic gas
New attendees introduce themselves, Astronomy Cafe Volunteers are needed, FDAO star parties by Lauri Roche, Island Star Party recap by Randy Enkin, Mt. Kobau Star Party recap by Bill Weir, Three Stars Dark Sky Festival discussed, Saanich Fair reviewed by Marji Welchframe, Astrophotos by David Lee and Dave Payne, 10th anniversary of Enkin’s Daily Moon, and Sep 11 UVic presentation highlighted.
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
Aurora displays observed and photographed by members, how aurora happen, upcoming events, and Cosmic Wonders book
Astronomy podcasts and videos members find interesting and informative, RASC General Assembly, monthly meeting at UVic, Hubble space telescope, astrophotography, events.
RASC General Assembly, Vancouver Island Science Fair, Cosmic Wonder book, Astronomy Day, Solar Eclipse topics, astronomy history
RASC National General Assembly, Voyager 1 & 2, Regional Science Fair, Astrophotography, Events, Book review, street lighting, Total Solar Eclipse reports from members, Astronomy Day.
MMT Observatory on Mt. Hopkins by Kali Salmas, astro-tourism in Northern Arizona by Dave Payne.
Video transcript of meeting
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.