Online Activities

Online Activities

November 2022

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RASC Hamilton: Science with the RASC Remote Telescope

Event Date: 
Thursday, November 3, 2022 - 19:30 to 21:30 EDT

Science with the RASC Remote Telescope

Presented by Rick Wagner

RASC Hamilton

Thursday, November 3rd, 2022 @ 19:30 ET

  Rick has been a member of the RASC for 49 years, holding many positions including president of the Ottawa and Kingston Centres, member of National Council for many years, founding chair of the national Observing Committee, and Science Lead for the RASC remote telescope in California.  He was awarded the Centre Merit award by Ottawa Centre and the national Service Award . Rick has about a dozen telescopes but only 5 or 6 get used on a regular basis.  Most frequently used are the Paul Boltwood 40cm Newtonian and a Meade 25cm Schmidt-Newtonian, almost exclusively for photometry.

Rick's interests in astronomy cover many fields:  He has observed or imaged over a hundred comets, measured the rotation periods of asteroids, imaged Trans-Neptunian objects and gamma ray burst afterglows, timed exo-planet transits and completed the Williamson Lunar Certificate, the Lunar 1000 Challenge, the Finest NGC certificate and all three AstroImaging Certificates.  But photometry has been Rick's focus since building his first observatory in 2007, especially RR Lyrae and high amplitude Delta Scuti stars with over 200,000 images.  He continues to work at improving the quality of his photometry, developing new observing techniques, writing scripts to reduce the workload and building yet another telescope to collect more and better data.

Join the Zoom Meeting Here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/91428705498?pwd=cVExcDVOL3AyRkhjU1N0M0xBT2xGQT09
 

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RASC DDO: Ask an Astronomer

Event Date: 
Sunday, November 6, 2022 - 11:00 to 12:00 EST

Ask an Astronomer

RASC Toronto and the David Dunlap Observatory 

Sunday, November 6, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET, online

Explore the Universe - from the comfort of your home! During these family-friendly sessions, a DDO Astronomer will answer your questions about the observatory, astronomy and space, telescopes, and the motions of the sky using powerful astronomy software and eye-catching visuals! Only one registration per household is required. Deadline to register for this program is Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 3pm. 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!
 

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Insider's Guide to the Galaxy

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - 15:30 to 17:00 EST

The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy

Presented by Chris Vaughan and Samantha Jewett

Join us every other Tuesday for our astronomy variety show!

Keep an eye on rasc.ca/insidersguide for updates about new sessions.

Register once for all sessions!

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8vbimAGESjKjldwGbwjwEA 

If you have questions, email outreach@rasc.ca

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RASC DDO: Astronomy Speaker's Night

Event Date: 
Saturday, November 12, 2022 - 18:30 to 20:00 EST

Event date: Saturday, November 12, 6:30 - 8:00 PM ET

Astronomical Research at the Undergraduate Level 

Presented by Maheen Hemani

RASC Toronto and the David Dunlap Observatory 

Wednesday, November 12 @ 6:30 PM ET, online

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. Deadline to register for this program is Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 4pm ET. 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.

Research is one of the most important parts of an astronomy-based career, from observing heavenly bodies to collecting, reducing, and processing data. Maheen will be talking about her experience with astronomical research at the undergraduate level at York University, as well as the specific work performed by the Allan I. Carswell Observatory on campus. This includes research on variable stars as well as observational astronomy. If you are considering studying astronomy in university, this is a talk you will not want to miss!

Maheen was fascinated with astronomy since she was very young, however, she found it was not very common for schools to teach much about the subject at the time. She attended several STEM programs in her home country of Pakistan to learn more about the field and get involved with observational amateur astronomy. By the time Maheen began her studies at York University in 2020, she had already performed some research in nuclear physics. However, it was only at York that she began to acquire proper experience with astronomical research, which involved determining solar rotation periods, classifying galaxies, and detecting exoplanets. She has worked at York University's Allan I Carswell Observatory for roughly one year, where she learned how to operate the 1-meter telescope - the largest on any Canadian university campus - and assisted in its ongoing research on variable stars. She expects to complete her degree in 2024.

Register here!

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RASC DDO: Sunday Stargazing

Event Date: 
Sunday, November 13, 2022 - 12:30 to 13:00 EST

Date and time: Sunday, November 13, 12:30 - 1:00 PM ET

Sunday Sungazing

RASC Toronto and the David Dunlap Observatory 

Sunday, November 13, 12:30 - 1:00 PM ET, online

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, November 9, 2022 at 3p.m ET. 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!

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Insider's Guide to the Galaxy

Event Date: 
Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - 15:30 to 17:00 EST

The Insider's Guide to the Galaxy

Presented by Chris Vaughan and Samantha Jewett

Join us every other Tuesday for our astronomy variety show!

Keep an eye on rasc.ca/insidersguide for updates about new sessions.

Register once for all sessions!

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8vbimAGESjKjldwGbwjwEA 

If you have questions, email outreach@rasc.ca

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Stellarium webinar

Event Date: 
Monday, November 28, 2022 - 20:00 to 21:30 EST

Webinar on Stellarium

What is Stellarium anyway? What can it do? How is it to use? What does it look like? Can it drive a telescope mount? Is it really free? Attend the webinar to find out.

This online dedicated webinar is meant to show what the Stellarium planetarium software can do. The free computer application for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux is surprisingly rich and powerful. We'll briefly show some of the commonly-used features and then take questions, in a Q&A period afterwards.  We will also quickly show the mobile app which is available for Android and iOS devices.

This is a informational webinar aimed at people interested in the Stellarium software, either completely new to the software, or with some limited exposure. I.e. beginners. This is a product demonstration.

https://rasc.ca/stellarium-webinar

 

Monday 28 November 2022

* 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Eastern 
* 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Atlantic
* 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific

Registration is required. Send an email to the Stellarium webinar administrator (software-training AT rasc DOT ca). You will receive the Zoom meeting credentials to allow access to the webinar. The Zoom webinar size is limited to 100 people. 

 

Notes:
* You do not require the software for this webinar.
* This is not an interactive hands-on training course for Stellarium. 
* See the RASC web site for future instructor-led training courses.
* This demonstration is not for the Stellarium web app.
* This webinar will not be recorded.

Who can attend: Everyone
Fee: Free
Registration: Required
Organized by: RASC

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RASC DDO: Mars Closest Approach Livestream

Event Date: 
Wednesday, November 30, 2022 - 20:00 to 20:30 EST

Event date: Wednesday, November 30, 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET, online (weather permitting)

Mars Closest Approach Livestream

RASC DDO

Wednesday, November 30 @ 8:00 PM ET

Weather permitting, please join RASC at the DDO live on YouTube for a Mars Opposition Livestream! See live views of Mars through the 74" telescope at the DDO, and learn more about the Red Planet from our lineup of speakers. This is a free, public, online event: simply visit the RASC-Toronto Centre YouTube channel at youtube.com/@RASCToronto to watch when the livestream begins! Please note that this event will be cancelled in case of clouds.

Access the event here at the RASC-Toronto Centre Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@RASCToronto

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