Asteroid (10047) Davidchapman

On 22 Oct, 2021 By peter@jedicke.ca

David Chapman (b. 1953) is a retired physicist who studied ocean acoustics at Canada's Defence Research Establishment Atlantic. He won the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's Simon Newcomb Award in 1986 and an RASC Service award in 2015. He was editor of the Observer's Handbook (2012-2017) and led the establishment of Kejimkujik Dark Sky Preserve.
Dave was interviewed about his asteroid in 2021.

reference: WGSBN Bulletin, Volume 1, Number 10, 2021-10-15

Orbit type: Main Belt

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Asteroid (10059) McCullough

On 22 Oct, 2021 By peter@jedicke.ca

Writer-editor Brian McCullough (b. 1953-04-07) is a Life Member of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Since joining Ottawa Centre in 1989, he has served as RASC Ottawa Centre President, Vice President, AstroNotes Editor, Astronomy Day Coordinator and National Council Representative. The RASC recognized Brian with a Service Award in 2013. He also chaired the national 2017 RASC General Assembly during Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations.

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Speaker Series - The James Webb Space Telescope: Canada’s Role in the Exploration of the Universe

On 21 Oct, 2021 By jenna.hinds@rasc.ca
Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Speaker Series - The James Webb Space Telescope: Canada’s Role in the Exploration of the Universe

Tuesday, November 9th, 7pm ET
Location: Online. Register here!

Join Jean Dupuis, PhD. and Nathalie Ouellette to learn more about the James Webb Space Telescope and Canada's role in this exciting project.

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RASC Mississauga: Space's Scariest Monsters

On 13 Oct, 2021 By jenna.hinds@rasc.ca
Event Date: 
Friday, October 29, 2021 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Space’s Scariest Monsters: Neutron Stars and Black Holes

Presented by: Dr Michelle Thaller, Goddard Space Center, NASA

RASC Mississauga Centre

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Speaker's Night and Annual Meeting

On 13 Oct, 2021 By hotair@computer...
Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Speaker's Night and Annual Meeting (ONLINE)

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Join us for our monthly Speaker's Night where a professional astronomer gets to tell us about their latest research.

Following the talk we will convene our members Annual Meeting (using Zoom).

https://rascto.ca/content/speakers-night-and-annual-meeting-online

Who can attend:
• Talk: Everyone
• Annual Meeting: Members Only

Fee: Free

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Recreational Astronomy Night

On 05 Oct, 2021 By hotair@computer...
Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Recreational Astronomy Night (ONLINE)

Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where our members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy.

Denis Grey - The sky this month
Darren Hennig - BIG binoculars... Prepare to be amazed!
1 presentation slot available - Contact Paul Markov if you would like to present

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Dempsey-DS

On 02 Oct, 2021 By hotair@computer...
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RASCTC DDO: Up in the Sky

On 01 Oct, 2021 By jenna.hinds@rasc.ca
Event Date: 
Friday, October 29, 2021 - 8:30pm to 10:00pm

Up in the Sky

Friday October 29 2021 - 8:30 - 10:00pm EDT

Online. Register here!

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RASCTC DDO: Sunday Sungazing

On 01 Oct, 2021 By jenna.hinds@rasc.ca
Event Date: 
Sunday, October 24, 2021 - 12:30pm to 1:00pm

Sunday Sungazing

Sunday October 24 2021 - 12:30 - 1:00pm EDT

Online. Register here!

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RASCTC DDO: Astronomy Speakers Night

On 01 Oct, 2021 By jenna.hinds@rasc.ca
Event Date: 
Saturday, October 23, 2021 - 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Astronomy Speakers Night

Saturday, October 23, 2021 - 7:30 to 9:00pm EDT

Online. Register here!

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