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Dedicated to the Advancement of Astronomy and Allied Sciences The Halifax Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) is an active association of amateur and professional astronomers, united by their appreciation of the night sky and the wonders it contains. The Centre is located in the provincial capital city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, but many members live in several outlying communities, other provinces, and even other countries. The roots of the Centre date back to 1951 when, with the help of Father Burke-Gaffney of St. Mary's University, the Nova Scotia Astronomical Society was founded. The NSAS became the Halifax Centre of the RASC in January 1955. The RASC prides itself in educating the general public about astronomy. The public programs sponsored by Halifax Centre include: lectures, public star nights, and activities during special astronomical events. All photos and drawings on this site were created by RASC Halifax members, who reserve all rights. |
November 20, 2021 -Â ImagesPlus Training SessionÂ
Blair MacDonald (RASC Halifax Centre)Â
Blair will provide an introduction to masking using ImagesPlus. Register in advance; you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
November 6, 2021 - RASC Members' Meeting
Dave Lane (RASC Halifax Centre) -The Mini-Robotic Observatory (MRO)
Dave will describe how to use the inexpensive "doghouse" style fully robotic and LIVE web browser accessible observatory at SMU. Although Dave will talk mainly about the mini-robotic telescope, it will be relevant to ARO and BGO, too.
Lisa Ann Fanning (RASC Halifax Centre) - The Link Between Animal Behaviour and Astronomical Events
Lisa Ann will describe how her passions for astronomy and animal migration have intersected. She will describe the correlation between moon cycles and bird migration, and the correlation between whale strandings and sunspot activity.
Chris Young -Â Astronomy Lore
The Daughters of Nash and a Little Desert Navigation & Innuit and the Northern Lights
 How Lunar Impact Craters are Formed (Paul Heath)
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Halifax Centre Astroimaging Contest and People's Choice Award 
Each year, Halifax Centre hosts this contest to acknowledge the significant works of astroimagers across Nova Scotia. Contest guidelines can be found on the Nova East website. Â Â
Read the Welcome Guide to Astronomy. (pdf)
Check out our Observing Aids, including the Clear Sky Chart, a sky map, and observing lists.
Visit our Dark Skies page.
Find out more About Us.
RASC Astro Imaging Certificate Submissions. 
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 Looking for a telescope? There is a local telescope supplier in Dartmouth. Atlantic Photo Supply has been a long-time supporter of our Nova East Star Party.
