August 9-11, 2024 – this year’s Island Star Party is being held at a dark valley 20 km north of downtown Victoria on southern Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. Camp on the field (by donation) or drop in (free). Setup your telescope and bring binoculars to enjoy observing the night sky. Everyone gets door prize tickets – win a telescope!
Astronomy Day 2024 in Victoria
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
Astronomy Cafe – May 6, 2024
Astronomy podcasts and videos members find interesting and informative, RASC General Assembly, monthly meeting at UVic, Hubble space telescope, astrophotography, events.
FOR SALE: Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTi – $900
Like new. Bought in the fall and upgraded to another mount. Comes with mount head, pillar extension and tripod. Also everything included with original purchase. Darren Delorme email (250) 882-1379 (Victoria) Personal advertising appears on RASC Victoria Centre’s website as
The Photographic Legacy of the DAO and John Stanley Plaskett – Dennis Crabtree
Date/Time: Wednesday May 8, 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. Transcript video of meeting presentation The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO) is fortunate that John
Astronomy Cafe – April 29, 2024
RASC General Assembly, Vancouver Island Science Fair, Cosmic Wonder book, Astronomy Day, Solar Eclipse topics, astronomy history
Astronomy Cafe – April 22, 2024
RASC National General Assembly, Voyager 1 & 2, Regional Science Fair, Astrophotography, Events, Book review, street lighting, Total Solar Eclipse reports from members, Astronomy Day.
Astronomy Cafe – Apr 15, 2024
Oak Bay Lighting in Uplands, Total Solar Eclipse reports from members.
Astronomy Cafe – Apr 8, 2024
Total Solar Eclipse reports from members (through Randy Enkin).
Astronomy Cafe – March 25, 2024
MMT Observatory on Mt. Hopkins by Kali Salmas, astro-tourism in Northern Arizona by Dave Payne.