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Meeting
On 02 Sep, 2022 By outreach@rasc.ca
Event Date: Friday, September 9, 2022 - 19:30 to 21:30 EDT Monthly Zoominar
RASC Ottawa
A favourite celestial object got a real smack in the face on 13th September 1959. What got smacked, and who done it?
One way to know for sure is to join us for the RASC Ottawa Centre Zoom-inar Friday 9 September 7:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).
Anyone looking to look out from this Earth is welcome.
Pre-register for this Zoom webinar (unless you are presenting a talk or observation) HERE!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
NOTE: If you are presenting an observation you will then be sent a unique link (from Chris Teron) to join as a panellist and do not need to register.
Our very serious science-oriented agenda could include
- Mick Wilson – Introduction
- Dave Chisholm - Ottawa Skies for September
- Shameless promotion of RASC 2020 Calendars
- Mick Wilson – Fallout from the RASC 2022 GA and the Fture of Canadian Astronomy as We Know it
- Paul Klauninger - Dedication of the Paul Comision Telescope (TBC)
- BioBreak and bio-degradable Astro-trivia
- Rick Wagner - RASC Certificate Programmes - part the third.
- Observation Reports - mostly harmless, and safe for children
- Monthly Observing Challenges
- Announcements and Free Shiatzu.
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On 02 Sep, 2022 By outreach@rasc.ca
Event Date: Friday, September 9, 2022 - 20:00 to 21:30 EDT Blowing Bubbles in Plasma: Galactic Fountains at the Centers of Galaxy Clusters
Presented by Leo Alcorn
RASC Toronto and the David Dunlap Observatory
Date and time: Friday, September 9, 8:00 - 9:30 PM EDT, online
Description:
Join us from the comfort of your home! This program will feature live-stream views from the DDO's 74-Inch telescope (Weather permitting). Explore breaking news from space and current research into what lies beyond our home planet! Each night, we’ll take a virtual tour of the DDO, hear from our speakers about their own amazing space research, and ask them all our questions about what they know and what they’re discovering. Only one registration per household is required. The deadline to register for this program is Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 4pm. Prior to the start of the program, you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
Register here: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/richmondhill/Activity_Search/virtua...
Abstract:
Galaxy clusters are a laboratory showcasing the most extreme and striking physical processes in the universe. The centers of galaxy clusters host strange and dynamic galaxies - the most massive galaxies observed. Brightest Cluster Galaxies are at the centers of huge dark matter haloes that form gigantic clusters of galaxies. Hot glowing plasma that forms in these clusters also interacts with monster central galaxies, creating continuous galaxy-scale fountains of plasma and gas as the plasma interacts with the central galaxy’s supermassive black hole. In this talk, we will discuss the processes that lead to the most massive and visually-stunning phenomenon of galactic fountains at the centers of galaxy clusters.
Speaker bio:
Leo is a postdoctoral fellow at the David A Dunlap Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics. Her research focuses on the properties of galaxies in galaxy clusters and how dense environments such as galaxy clusters and proto-clusters affect galaxy evolution. In her free time, she is an amateur ballet dancer and writes short horror fiction. Fun fact, she has published two short horror pieces in the punk zine 979Represent.
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Star Party
On 02 Sep, 2022 By outreach@rasc.ca
Event Date: Sunday, September 11, 2022 - 12:30 to 13:00 EDT Sunday Sungazing
RASC Toronto & The David Dunlap Observatory
Date and time: Sunday, September 11, 12:30 - 1:00 PM EDT, online
Description:
Safely observe the sun with us from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about our closest star: the sun! Learn how the sun works and how it affects our home planet. Live-streamed views of the sun through small telescopes will be included, weather permitting. Only one registration per household is required. Deadline to register for this program is Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 3p.m. Prior to the start of the program, you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
Register here: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/richmondhill/Activity_Search/virtua...
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Class
On 02 Sep, 2022 By outreach@rasc.ca
Event Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 - 15:30 to 17:00 EDT
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On 02 Sep, 2022 By outreach@rasc.ca
Event Date: Friday, September 16, 2022 - 20:00 to 21:30 EDT Up in the Sky
RASC Toronto and the David Dunlap Observatory
Date and time: Friday, September 16, 8:00 - 9:30 PM EDT, online
Description:
Join us, from the comfort of your home! This program provides an illustrated one-hour presentation and discussion about what exciting celestial events to look for each season. The events and phenomena will be explained using simple language, with recommendations about how best to observe and photograph them. Only one registration per household is required. Deadline to register for this program is Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 4pm. Prior to the start of the program you will be emailed information on the virtual program links and any specific information relating to your program.
Register here: https://ca.apm.activecommunities.com/richmondhill/Activity_Search/virtua...
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Class
On 12 Sep, 2022 By hotair@computer...
Event Date: Monday, September 19, 2022 - 21:00 to 23:00 EDT Stellarium intermediate course (ONLINE)
Monday 19 September 2022
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Mountain time (note the time zone!)
Stellarium is a powerful planetarium application available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux computers.
Participants will learn how to load additional catalogues, customise the application including setting up specific locations, check Jupiter's Great Red Spot position, load new comets, modify the toolbar, choose landscape textures, use stepping zooming, copy object information, configure eyepiece and camera views, and slew a telescope mount to a target. This will provide an amateur astronomer a deeper understanding of the Stellarium program.
FOR MEMBERS ONLY.
Class sizes are limited. A waiting list is maintained for when courses are full.
https://rasc.ca/stellarium-level-2
Part of the Stellarium Training Series.
https://rasc.ca/stellarium-training
Who can attend: active RASC members
Fee: Free
Registration: Required
Organized by: RASC national office
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On 12 Sep, 2022 By hotair@computer...
Event Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 - 21:30 to 23:30 EDT Stellarium introductory course (ONLINE)
Tuesday 20 September 2022, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Mountain Time (note the time zone!)
Stellarium is a powerful planetarium application available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux computers.
Class participants will learn how to setup the software for a specific location, date, and time. They will learn how to view the simulated sky, zoom and pan, and search for and select celestial objects. Features such as gridlines, the meridian, sky settings, and red light mode will be explored. This will provide an amateur astronomer a basic overview of the Stellarium program.
FOR MEMBERS ONLY.
Class sizes are limited. A waiting list is maintained for when courses are full.
This training is not for the paid Stellarium app on smartphones or the Stellarium web app.
https://rasc.ca/stellarium-level-1
Part of the Stellarium Training Series.
https://rasc.ca/stellarium-training
Who can attend: active RASC members
Fee: Free
Registration: Required
Organized by: RASC national office
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On 12 Sep, 2022 By hotair@computer...
Event Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 - 19:00 to 21:00 EDT Stellarium advanced course (ONLINE)
Wednesday 21 September 2022
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Eastern time
Stellarium is a powerful planetarium application available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux computers.
Participants will learn how to adjust sidereal time, view star alignments (Arc to Arcturus), filter for deep sky objects from additional catalogues, use custom landscapes create by others, and make a custom landscape using photos of ones environment. We will also explore the powerful planning features in Stellarium using the Astronomical Calculations window. This will provide an amateur astronomer a deep understanding of the Stellarium program and allow for customisation of the application.
FOR MEMBERS ONLY.
Class sizes are limited. A waiting list is maintained for when courses are full.
https://rasc.ca/stellarium-level-3
Part of the Stellarium Training Series.
https://rasc.ca/stellarium-training
Who can attend: active RASC members
Fee: Free
Registration: Required
Organized by: RASC national office
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