telescope – Page 4 – RASC Victoria

Northern Star – Documentary

The history of astronomy in Canada and Victoria in particular is the subject of a documentary series that will appear on CHEK television on June 13 and 20, 2025.

The two-part documentary, Northern Star, tells the story of John S. Plaskett, the Ontario farm boy who grew up to become the founding father of astrophysics in Canada. Plaskett spearheaded the construction of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO) just north of Victoria that is equipped with a giant telescope that was for a few months in 1918 the largest operating telescope on Earth.

Astronomy Cafe – May 26, 2025

Science Fair Poster: It IS Rocket Science – Linnaia Myhre; Northern Star – J.S. Plaskett – an upcoming documentary by Nick Versteeg; Astrophotographs – Dave Payne; Astronomy Events happening; 2-year anniversary of Supernova 2023ixf – Randy Enkin.

Astronomy Cafe – May 12, 2025

Astronomical Compass Demonstration**- CJ Sandoz

Decommissioning GAIA – Randy Enkin; Hack: 1″ to 1.25″ Plumbing Adapter for eyepieces – Jim Cox; International Day of Light – May 16th – Natasha Van Bentum; Northern Star – J.S. Plaskett – upcoming documentary; Astronomical Compass Demonstration – CJ Sandoz; Time and Space musical performance – Jim Hesser; Astronomy Events – David Lee, Lauri Roche, Randy Enkin

Astronomy Cafe – May 5, 2025

“Northern Star” a documentary about John Plaskett and the DAO- by Nick Versteeg

Intro, welcome new member – Kirsten Pedersen; International Astronomy Day report – Randy Enkin, David Lee, Lauri Roche; Saturnian Moons – Part II – Kirsten Pedersen; Space News – Chris Gainor; Events – David Lee, Bill Weir, Lauri Roche, Reg Dunkley; New stuff – Seonaigh M, Jim Cliffe

Astronomy Day 2025 in Victoria

A young astronomer tries out a telescope at Astronomy Day 2019 in Victoria

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, the Friends of the DAO and the Royal BC Museum present International Astronomy Day at the Royal BC Museum and Observatory Hill, Victoria, BC, Canada Saturday, May 3, 2025 Amazing Astronomical Activities for all

President’s Message – May 2025

I mentioned outreach would be the focus of a future message. At its heart, outreach is core to the modern service mission of the RASC and has defined my time with the organization. It’s no surprise I’m going to focus

Astronomy Cafe – April 14, 2025

Direct dust counters on space missions - orbital paths

Events – David Lee; Early morning observations from King George Terrace – Randy Enkin; International Astronomy Day – Randy Enkin; Zodiacal Light – Part 2 – Randy Enkin; Star Formation – Dave Payne; Space News – Chris Gainor; RASC General Assembly – Lauri Roche; Upcoming Astronomy Cafes.

Presentation: Galaxies Under the Microscope – Dr. Toby Brown

Face-on spiral galaxy, NGC 628, is split diagonally to show image and structure - Webb & Hubble space telescopes

Galaxies Under the Microscope: How the Latest Telescopes Are Transforming Our View of the Universe – Dr. Toby Brown, astronomer at the Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre

Date/Time: Wednesday April 9, 2025 starting at 7:30PM. Location: University of Victoria, Bob Wright Centre, Lecture Theatre A104.

Astronomy Cafe – April 7, 2025

An artist's concept of NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft

Bruce McCurdy – memories by Dave Robinson; Science Fair – David Lee, Lauri Roche; Book launch – The Language of the Stars – by Nathan Hellner-Mestelman; Breakthrough Prizes in Science – Kirsten Pedersen; Artemis II Mission badge – Natasha van Bentum; Zodiacal Light – Part 1 – Randy Enkin; Astronomy Events – Lauri Roche, Kirsten Pedersen; Saturnian Moons – Part 1 – Kirsten Pederson; Astrophotos – Ken McGill, Dave Payne; Space News – Chris Gainor

President’s Message – April 2025

One of the beauties of the RASC is that there are so many different pathways we can take as members. Individual pursuits like observing and astrophotography, group observing, public outreach. Each of these can be its own journey, with galaxies having always had a special place in my heart.