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New iPhone App for Clear Sky Charts

On 20 Oct, 2011 By admin

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 admin

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 admin

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 admin

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 User36

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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