The first science images from the James Webb Space Telescope were released to huge fanfare last week. I’m not surprised that my social media was filled with the news, commentary, analysis, and silly memes. My favourite is the melding of
President’s Message – June 2022
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 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 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
Artemis Star Party – Apr 16, 2022
The RASC Victoria Centre and the Friends of the DAO invite you to join us for a “Shooting to the Moon” Artemis Star Party on Aprll 16, 2022.
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
Astronomy Cafe – March 7, 2022
Meeting video transcript Intro – Chris Purse Upcoming speakers Working on hosting Astro Cafe in-person at the Fairfield Gonzales Community Association facilities Welcome to new members Garry Sedun, new VP Dave Payne, new VP2 Edmonton Astrophotos – Dave Robinson Orion