RASC History Committee: Star of Bethlehem: the New Discoveries and Solution

On 11 Dec, 2020 By jenna.m.hinds@g...
Event Date: 
Friday, December 18, 2020 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm

Star of Bethlehem: the New Discoveries and Solution

Dr. Bradley E. Schaefer (LSU)

RASC History Committee

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Insider's Guide to the Galaxy: Observing With Binoculars!

On 10 Dec, 2020 By jenna.m.hinds@g...
Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Time: 3:30-5:00pm EST

Date: Dec 15, 2020

 

Everyone associates telescopes with astronomy, but did you know you can do some incredible observing with binoculars, and sometimes they may even be the better instrument to observe with? Even better, binoculars are commonly found in forgotten parts of the house, and can be more financially accessible than telescopes. Join us as we talk about how to observe using binos, and the best binocular targets.

 

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IWLOP

On 08 Dec, 2020 By blair.s@shaw.ca
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Asteroid (304908) Steveoda

On 06 Dec, 2020 By ebriggs733@gmail.com

Steve Oda (b. 1946) is a Japanese-Canadian sarod player, composer, and teacher of classical Hindustani music. His virtuosity on the sarod and his kind spirit have enchanted people across the world, and his generosity in teaching has inspired many students to carry on the rich legacy of Classical Indian music.

Orbit type: Mars-crosser
Ref: MPC 123452

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Asteroid (119248) Corbally

On 06 Dec, 2020 By ebriggs733@gmail.com

Christopher J. Corbally S.J. (b. 1946) was ordained in the Society of Jesus and earned a PhD in astronomy at the University of Toronto. He continues a long career in astronomy where his contributions have included areas of multiple stellar systems, stellar spectral classification, galactic structure, star formation and telescope technology.

Orbit type: Main Belt
Ref: MPC 123451

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Explore the Universe

On 06 Dec, 2020 By blair.s@shaw.ca
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The Sky This Month - December 2020

On 02 Dec, 2020 By garyboyle@xplor...

The Great Conjunction

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The Sky This Month - October 2020

On 02 Dec, 2020 By garyboyle@xplor...

Rising Pegasus

The Great Square of Pegasus depicting the mythological winged horse is now high in the eastern sky. Pegasus is one of the original 48 constellations listed by Ptolomy sometime after 150 BC and was part of the story of the “Royal Family of Constellations”. The story depicts King Cepheus and Queen Cassiopeia sacrificing their daughter Andromeda to the sea creature Cetus to appease the angry gods. Our hero Perseus the Hunter saves Andromeda and they both ride off on Pegasus.

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Recreational Astronomy Night - Toronto

On 26 Nov, 2020 By hotair@computer...
Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Recreational Astronomy Night (ONLINE)

Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

You're invited to a Toronto Centre (https://rascto.ca/) event. 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.

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Insider's Guide to the Galaxy: Orion Deep Dive

On 26 Nov, 2020 By jenna.m.hinds@g...
Event Date: 
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Orion Deep Dive

Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations in our night sky, and is a favourite of astronomers everywhere for all the treasures it holds. Join us for a deep dive into the constellation and everything in it! We'll also be previewing the winter planets and discussing the upcoming Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn, where they will be so close to one another that you'll be able to see them in the same field of view of a telescope!

 

Time: 3:30 - 5:00 pm EST

Date: December 1st, 2020

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