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Dominion Astrophysical Observatory Named Historic Site

On 22 Oct, 2011 By itsupport@rasc.ca

On a 230-metre mountain just north of Victoria, the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory (DAO)’s 1.8 metre reflecting telescope has probed the night skies for 92 years. It’s apt now that Parks Canada should designate the observatory as a national historic site to recognize its importance to Canadian astronomy’s development.


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75th Anniversary of the David Dunlap Observatory

On 22 Oct, 2011 By itsupport@rasc.ca

This past weekend the Toronto Centre celebrated the 75th anniversary of the David Dunlap Observatory with a special birthday event at Canada's largest optical observatory. A special anniversary podcast was recorded and posted at  356daysofastronomy.org. You can also find out more about the David Dunlap Observatory, its history, and the schedule of events for 2010 at www.theddo.ca.

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Flash Motions from National Council Meetings NC102 and NC103

On 22 Oct, 2011 By itsupport@rasc.ca

The flash motions from National Council meetings NC102 and 103, plus the motions from the Annual Meeting, are now on-line at http://www.rasc.ca/private/minutes/index.shtml

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New iPhone App for Clear Sky Charts

On 20 Oct, 2011 By itsupport@rasc.ca

Mississauga Centre member Brian Gibson has published a new iPhone app that allows iPhone users to access the Clear Sky Charts on their iPhone.

 

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RASC Constitution Committee Recruiting for 2011/2012

On 20 Oct, 2011 By itsupport@rasc.ca

The national constitution committee is seeking dedicated, detail-oriented RASCals to help draft new Articles of Incorporation for the RASC, in time for the 2012 Edmonton GA and annual meeting. Join the Constitution Committee and shape RASC's Future! The new Canada Not for Profit Corporations Act (CNCA) will soon be declared law (expected in fall of 2011). This means we have no choice but to overhaul and restructure our governance documents.

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New Qilak Award for Astronomy Outreach and Communication

On 20 Oct, 2011 By itsupport@rasc.ca

The Awards Committee formally announces and calls for the first nominations for the new Qilak Award for Astronomy Outreach and Communication. This award was developed jointly and is sponsored by the RASC, the Canadian Astronomical Society and la Fédération des Astronomes Amateurs du Québec and results directly from the partnership formed for International Year of Astronomy. Each organization may select only one award recipient each year.

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IDA Award given to Jennifer West

On 19 Oct, 2011 By itsupport@rasc.ca

Today, the International Dark-Sky Association announced their 2011 award winners. The RASC is pleased to note that Jennifer West of Winnipeg Centre was one of the awardees in the category "Student Award" under the Dark-Sky Defender banner. More information is available on the IDA website at www.darksky.org   

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Call for Nominations for RASC National Awards

On 13 Oct, 2011 By delete122@gmail.com

The RASC sponsors several annual national awards that recognize achievement or service by our members. These awards include:

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Prominent Members to Receive Service Awards

On 02 Jun, 2007 By Anonymous (not verified)

Two well-known members of the Society - Dr. Rajiv Gupta (Unattached) and Bruce McCurdy (Edmonton) will receive the Society's Service Award in 2007 in recognition of their exemplary efforts on behalf of the Society. These awards will be presented at the Society's General Assembly in Calgary later this month.

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