Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS observed and photographed by RASC Victoria Centre members, mid-October 2024.
Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS
Presentation: Beyond the Veil – Hidden Stars in Molecular Clouds – Breanna Crompvoets
The study of star formation relies upon precise and thorough observations, as does much of astronomy. Breanna will be talking about how, with the recent advancements that have culminated in the James Webb Space Telescope, our understanding of how stars form is changing. Wed Oct 9, 2024 starting at 7:30PM at UVic.
Astronomy Cafe – Oct 7, 2024
Next week’s Astronomy Cafe is cancelled due to it being Thanksgiving Day. Go outside and look for Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS)! We resume Astronomy Cafe on October 21st. Video transcript of meeting
Astronomy Cafe – Sep 23, 2024
Astronomy in South America – Peru – Incas – Jeff Pivnick; Once in a Blue Moon – Randy Enkin; International Year of Quantum Science 2025 – Natasha van Bentum; Three Stars Dark Sky Festival – Kirsten Pedersen & Bill Weir; Events at the Centre of the Universe – Lauri Roche
Astronomy Cafe – Sep 16, 2024
Beginning Telescopes by Kirsten Pedersen, Bulk Orders for 2025 RASC publications are being taken by Lauri Roche, Saturn will be occulted by the Moon tomorrow morning, and planetary astrophotos by Brock Johnston.
FOR SALE: Celestron Omni 150 mm Achromat & 12″ Orion Intelliscope Dob
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Astronomy Cafe – Sep 9, 2024
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.
Island Star Party 2024
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.