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
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 – 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 4, 2022
Meeting transcript video Super PupZ kids’ series – David Lee Netflix series shot on southern Vancouver Island, including the Plaskett observatory Dave Balum an advisor for the series Astronomy Day – May 7th – David Lee Our first in-person event for the last
Astronomy Cafe – Mar 21, 2022
Video transcript of the meeting Deborah Lokhost presented to us about the Dragonfly Telephoto Array. She is an Instrument Science Research Associate at the NRC Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre in Victoria, BC. During her PhD in the Department of
Astronomy Cafe – March 14, 2022
Video transcript of meeting A printed copy of the Hubble history book “Not Yet Imagined: A Study of Hubble Space Telescope Operations” written by Chris Gainor can be requested from NASA by email for no cost. Kindle, ePub and PDF electronic versions