Mars through the eyes of the RASC: The visual evidence from past oppositions.

RASC History Committee

This session will introduce the surviving images recording views of Mars by Society members at past oppositions. The material circumstances of the images (astronomical media and instruments used), and the non-observational factors possibly influencing what was seen at the eyepiece will be discussed. What can a considered perspective on past visions of the red planet teach us about our own observations at this opposition?

Join us for our monthly recreational astronomy night meeting. This is where RASC Toronto Centre members get to show their latest projects or give tutorials and tips on just about everything to do with astronomy. Talks start at 7:30pm, socializing at 7:00pm.

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UPDATE TO THE UPDATE. Due to the world-wide YouTube issue with live-streams and new content on 11 Nov, we've rescheduled our RAN meeting to Thu 12 Nov!

https://rascto.ca/content/recreational-astronomy-night-80

You're invited to RASC Toronto speaker night! In the fall through spring, we invite professional astronomers, PhD candidates, and scientists to discuss their projects and research.

UPDATE - NEW SPEAKER!

Speaker's Night: Water, water everywhere? (ONLINE)

Paul A. Delaney, University Professor, Allan I. Carswell Chair for the Public Understanding of Astronomy, York University

Who can attend: Everyone
Fee: Free
Registration: Not required

Two Eyed Seeing: D(L)akota Astronomy & NASA Moon 2 Mars

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Join us for a 60 m live show featuring the Native Skywatchers - D(L)akota Team-members: Ramona Kitto Stately, Jim Knutson-Kolodzne, Annette S. Lee, and Dakh6ta lapi Okh6dakichiye. Weaving together Indigenous D(L)akota Astronomy & NASA science this event will offer insights from both world-views.

• Keya-Turtle, Ahdeska/Ag/eska-Salamander & Chekpa

Two Eyed Seeing: Ojibwe Astronomy & NASA Moon 2 Mars

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An Orbiting Lunar Station: The Gateway to Mars and Beyond

Unravelling the Mysterious Fast Radio Burst with CHIME

Dr. Ng will discusses how the Canadian CHIME radio telescope is helping to solve the mystery of the contentious origin of bright, short-duration bursts of radio waves known as Fast Radio Bursts.

When: Nov 19, 2020 07:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Unravelling the Mysterious Fast Radio Burst with CHIME

Chasing Eclipses

From his experience at the Goddard Space Flight Centre, world renowned astrophysicist and author Fred Espenak will take us on a journey through previous solar eclipses and discuss the upcoming eclipse happening across North America in 2024.

When: Oct 15, 2020 07:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Topic: Chasing Eclipses with Fred Espenak (Mr. Eclipse)

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