Observer's Calendar 2007

All photos in this unique Calendar were taken by amateur astronomers using backyard telescopes or ordinary cameras. It was produced by volunteer members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.

This Calendar includes comprehensive listings of astronomical data such as lunar and planetary conjunctions, Sun and Moon rise and set times, eclipses, meteor showers, and Moon phases.

© 2006 The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

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Observer's Calendar 2008

This Calendar includes comprehensive listings of astronomical data such as lunar and planetary conjunctions, Sun and Moon rise and set times, eclipses, meteor showers, and Moon phases.

This Calendar includes comprehensive listings of astronomical data such as lunar and planetary conjunctions, Sun and Moon rise and set times, eclipses, meteor showers, and Moon phases.

© 2007 The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

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Toronto Centre online presentation

Event Date: 
Saturday, July 11, 2020 - 7:30pm to 8:30pm

You're invite to RASC Toronto virtual presentation from the David Dunlap Observatory! Dr. Rachel Ward-Maxwell will discuss stars, shining celestial bodies that light up our skies and spark our imagination. She'll also talk about citizen science and how to prepare for upcoming transient events.
https://rascto.ca/content/ddo-astronomy-night-star-light-star-bright-dr-...

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Toronto Centre online meeting

Event Date: 
Wednesday, July 15, 2020 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm

You're invited to RASC Toronto monthly virtual meeting! It is the next in our regular recreational astronomy night evenings with presentations by members for members. David Robitaille will talk about imaging from his backyard. Youth member Artash Nath will discuss measuring seismic vibrations. Frank Dempsey will update us on his 12.5-inch mirror grinding. Please join us and feel free to participate in the interactive Chat channel. See you online!
https://rascto.ca/content/recreational-astronomy-night-76

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Speaker Series - The Art and Science of Observational Astronomy

Event Date: 
Thursday, July 16, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

The Art and Science of Observational Astronomy
Robert Conrad, Vancouver Centre RASC

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Explore the Universe

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Explore the Universe

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Ottawa Centre Meeting

Event Date: 
Friday, July 3, 2020 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm

Join RASC Ottawa for their monthly meeting! This month we will be joined by Jeremy Kuzub to discuss photographing the Aurora, and will be going over tips and tricks for beginner astronomers, such as how to make your own dew heaters, how to build a wheeled base for your tripod and even how to make a tripod out of crutches!

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Loony Moons - Christa Van Laerhoven

Event Date: 
Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

The collections of moons that orbit our giant planets are very like miniature planetary systems, each with their own dramatic history. In my presentation I will talk about the various moons of the solar system and how they have been shaped by orbital shenanigans with their fellow moons and their host planet.

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Explore the Universe

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