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  • (1939-76) This accomplished amateur astronomer was a member of the Hamilton Centre and recieved the Society's Service Award in 1976. The Society's Chilton Prize is named for him.

  • (1912-96) Treasurer of the Society (1970-76) and Chair of the Property Committee (1972-77).

  • (1893-1972) Physicist and Vancouver Centre member.

  • (1911-86) An active observer and member of the Centre français de Montréal. Service Award, 1981.

  • (1892-1973) A Montreal/Winnipeg/Calgary Centre member with an interest in radio; received the Society's Service Award in 1968.

  • (1865-1957) A 67-year member of the Society (Toronto); writer of a Toronto Telegram astronomy column (1900-48); Society Secretary (1902-17) and President (1920-21).

  • (1913-2001) Canada's first radio astronomer; Service Award 1981; RASC Honorary President (1986-89).

  • (1946-2004) An educator and active member of the Toronto Centre. Received the Service Award in 1981.

  • (1909-90) UBC Physicist. Service Award 1965.

  • (1923-98) A medical doctor, life member of the Society and an Honorary President of the Halifax Centre.

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