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Sirius B Observing Challenge site launched!

On 12 Nov, 2012 By rosenfel@chass....

As you prepare to brave the cold, clear nights of fall and winter observing, why not consider measuring yourself against an artful and subtle observing quarry, Sirius B?

The RASC Sirius B Project Team is pleased to announce the launch of the Sirius B Observing Challenge website, which contains everything you need to pit yourself against this tough celestial entity. Venture where all too few observers have gone before!

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The Sky This Month - November 2012

On 06 Nov, 2012 By garyboyle@xplor...

The Big “W”

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RASC's 2013 Observer's Handbook and Calendars are now shipping!

On 22 Oct, 2012 By delete111@gmail.com

The wait is over.

Whether you're an amateur stargazer or a professional astronomer, the 2013 Observer's Handbook and Calendar have something for everyone. Limited quantities of both products are available, so place your order today!

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The Sky This Month - October 2012

On 03 Oct, 2012 By garyboyle@xplor...

Brightest Comet in Human History?


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2013 Observer's Handbook and Calendar Now Available to Order!

On 19 Sep, 2012 By delete111@gmail.com

THE BEST ASTRONOMY RESOURCES ARE NOW AVAILABLE

LIMITED QUANTITIES - ORDER TODAY!

 

OBSERVER’S HANDBOOK 2013

$27.95 plus S&H and applicable taxes

Free PC Planetarium Software in every book!   

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Call for Nominations for RASC National Awards

On 19 Sep, 2012 By delete111@gmail.com

Call for Nominations for RASC National Awards

By Mary Lou Whitehorne, Awards Committee Chair

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2012 Helen Sawyer Hogg Lecture now Available

On 10 Sep, 2012 By itsupport@rasc.ca

Will the world end in 2012? Of course not!

Find out just how ridiculous the claims of various snake oil salespeople who are promoting the end of the Mayan calendar by watching this entertaining review of the scientific evidence provided by Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell at the 2012 RASC General Assembly courtesy of the Edmonton Centre.

 

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The Sky This Month - September 2012

On 06 Sep, 2012 By garyboyle@xplor...

The Water Bearer


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All's Well That Ends Well

On 04 Sep, 2012 By rosenfel@chass....

Many in the amateur astronomical world now know the story of how a young David Levy was nearly expelled from the Society 45 years ago. Familiarity with the tale is due in no small part to Dr. Levy's candid retelling of it, and the unexpectedly happy outcome of the event; he continued to observe, he became famous, and he refused to repudiate us. Now one of the prime surviving documents shaping that affair has gone online.

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Special December Issue: “The Environmental Impact of Light-pollution and its Abatement"

On 22 Aug, 2012 By delete111@gmail.com

Special December 2012 Issue of the Journal

This December, The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will publish “The Environmental Impact of Light-pollution and its Abatement, as a special supplement to its internationally recognized periodical, the Journal.

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