2019—Toronto
June 13-16
- Joint meeting with AAVSO
- RASC GA 2019
- Chair: National Office
- Attendance: 150+ (40+ from AAVSO)
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The 2019 General Assembly will be held in Toronto at York University 2019 June 13–16. The theme of the General Assembly will be Education and Public Outreach.
Background
In August 2018, the Carswell Family Foundation made a $3 million donation to York University to create the Allan I. Carswell Chair for Public Understanding of Astronomy.
Thought to be the first of its kind in North America, it will be dedicated to science engagement and outreach. It will benefit students and the public through education and activities, involving telescopes at the Allan I. Carswell Observatory, as well as novel technologies such as virtual reality. The endowment will also support the York Science Communicator in Residence program to enhance student learning opportunities in science communications. A new 1 metre telescope will be installed in the observatory in early 2019.
York University was the site of the 2008 General Assembly held by the Toronto, Mississauga and Hamilton Centres. Recently, two subway stations were opened at York — at the north and south ends of the campus making it accessible from all over the city. This also means that downtown Toronto is a short subway ride from the campus.
Program Schedule
| Thursday June 13 | |
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| RASC Board Meeting – morning National Council Meeting – afternoon |
AAVSO |
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Evening Event - Wine and Cheese 7:pm 8:30 - 10:00 Informal Presentations 10:00: Tours and Observing at York Observatory
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| Friday June 14 | |
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| Meals – Breakfast, Lunch – people are on their own | |
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RASC, AAVSO - Joint presentations all day. 6:00 pm Dinner – BBQ Evening - A highlight of this day will be the introduction of a new book – an autobiography of RASC member David Levy. David will be on hand to preview his book. Interview with David Levy by Ivan Semeniuk 10:00: Tours and Observing at York Observatory |
| Saturday June 15 | |
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During the weekend, a program will be run for members of the public. Families will be invited to attend hands-on astronomy activities and introductory lectures as part of a Father’s Day Weekend Astronomy Adventure. Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner – people are on their own. RASC – all day paper sessions AAVSO – all day paper sessions 8 pm: Ruth Northcott / Celebration of Apollo 11 50th anniversary 10:00: Tours and Observing at York Observatory |
| Sunday June 16 | |
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Meals – Breakfast, Lunch – people are on their own |
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| Morning | |
| RASC – Annual Meeting 9:00 am RASC – National Council Meeting 11:00 am |
AAVSO – Business Meeting 9:00 am |
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Afternoon RASC/AAVSO – Workshops on various aspects of Society activities |
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| 5:00 – Free time | |
| 6:00 – Pre-banquet | |
| 7:00 – Awards Banquet | |
| Evening: Observing at York University | |
| Monday June 17 |
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Tours to local sites – David Dunlap observatory, Accommodation will be available on campus in student residences or offsite at a hotel on the Toronto subway. |
Visit the following link to register for the GA: rascga2019.ca
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