Revised Vision, Mission, and Values Statements

At the 2015 February 9 Board of Director's meeting, revised Vision, Mission, and Values statements were approved. They now read:

The RASC Vision To be Canada's premiere organization of amateur and professional astronomers, promoting Astronomy to all.

The RASC Mission To enhance understanding of and inspire curiosity about the Universe, through public outreach, education, and support for astronomical research.

The RASC Values

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Asteroid (564052) Melissagraham

Melissa Graham (b. 1981) is a Canadian astronomer and research staff scientist in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Washington in Seattle. She works with the Rubin Observatory and its Legacy Survey of Space and Time and specializes in the study of supernovae.

Reference: WGSBN Bulletin, volume 6, number 10, page 11

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Asteroid (555816) Danielposey

Daniel Posey (b. 1989) is a Canadian historian and member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. His work focuses on the history of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory and its contributions to both Canadian astronomy and British Columbia throughout the twentieth century.

Reference: WGSBN Bulletin, volume 6, number 10, page 11

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Asteroid (542762) Davidlee

David Lee (b. 1954) is a Canadian astrophotographer and public speaker at the interpretive center of the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory. He is a past president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Victoria Centre.

Reference: WGSBN Bulletin, volume 6, number 10, page 11

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Annual Report 2025

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IAU Pro-Am Workshop 2026 – International Collaboration in Astronomy

The IAU Pro-Am Workshop 2026 will take place in October 2026 in Pennsylvania, USA, with both in-person and virtual participation options.

This international workshop focuses on strengthening collaboration between amateur and professional astronomers through observational astronomy, citizen science, outreach, education, and instrumentation-driven research.

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Asteroid (597470) LauraParker

Laura Parker (b. 1978) is a Canadian astronomer and a Professor of physics and astronomy at McMasters University. Her research interests include the study of galaxy formation and evolution. Laura is a former graduate student of the University of Victoria.

Reference: WGSBN Bulletin, Volume 6, Number 7, page 11

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Asteroid (563285) Reinerschwarz

Reiner Schwarz (1948–2014) was a Canadian radio and television personality known for his late-night talk shows on CHUM-FM in Toronto, Canada. He was noted as a pioneer of the free-form radio format in Canada.

Reference: WGSBN Bulletin, Volume 6, Number 7, page 10

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Asteroid (755002) Richer

Michael G. Richer (b. 1964) is a Canadian astronomer of the Instituto de Astronomía, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. He has held leadership positions in administration and on instrumental projects, in addition to teaching regularly and contributing to outreach. Michael has published over 90 refereed papers, focusing mainly upon planetary nebulae.

Reference: WGSBN Bulletin, Volume 6, Number 6, page 12

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Asteroid (595583) Annabelkarun

Annabel K. S. Karunananth (b. 2020) is the daughter of Canadian astronomers Helen Kirk (National Research Council of Canada) and Karun Thanjavur (University of Victoria). The parents are close friends of the first discoverer.

Reference: WGSBN Bulletin, Volume 6, Number 6, page 12

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