The Simon Newcomb Award is intended to encourage members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada to write on the topic of astronomy for the Society or the general public, and to recognize the best published works through an annual award.
Established in 2008, this award is to be given at the President's discretion, usually once a year, to a member who has made an important contribution to the Society, and to be presented by the President either at the General Assembly or during a visit by the President to the home Centre of the recipient.
The following awards are determined by the Society's Awards Committee upon the recommendation of at least two members in good standing of the Society. Nominations should be forwarded to the Awards Committee or by emailing awards (at) rasc.ca.
Nominations are accepted for the following awards:
Ken Chilton Prize for astronomical work (recently completed or published)
Check out resources created by RASC members. These will help you plan lessons in your classroom, set up activities at Star Parties, and learn about observing the night sky.
Canadian astronomers have consistently "punched above their weight class" in astronomy for many years. As astronomy has developed it is increasingly a global endeavour and Canada participates in many joint projects including the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope and the Gemini Telescopes (North and South).
The Simon Newcomb Award is intended to encourage members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada to write on the topic of astronomy for the Society or the general public, and to recognize the best published works through an annual award.
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