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.

October 3, 2020 - RASC September Meeting

In lieu of a face-to-face meeting, we will now be hosting Members' Meetings using Zoom. You do not require a Zoom account to join in but you are required to register for this webinar. Halifax Centre Members will be given priority for registration. The webinar is limited to 100 registrants - first come, first served. The panellists' presentations are being recorded and will become accessible via a link on this website.

When: October 3, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM Atlantic 
Topic: Halifax Centre - Members Meeting

Presentations for this Members' Meeting include:
  • Paul Heath - Food for the Soul and a Youth Activity
  • Dave Chapman will present the What's up?
  • Judy Black will give news from the Board and national RASC

Special Presentation:
Lauchie Scott - A Snapshot of DRDC Space Situational Awareness Research & Development
Lauchie is the principal investigator of the space object tracking mission on the NEOSSat micro satellite. He will discuss why the Canadian Forces cares about space, the sensors they use, objects they track, why they do this and some of the testing they do in orbit. He will also share a small bit of astronomy courtesy of the NEOSSat astronomy mission team at the Canadian Space Agency. 

Register in advance for this webinar:
Click here to register 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 

March 22, 2020: Due to COVID-19, all future face-to-face meetings of  the Board of Directors and Members' Meetings are cancelled. Members will be notified when and how future meetings of Halifax Centre resume.

FORMER TIME: 1:00 - 4:30 PM
The Atrium, Room AT101
St. Marys University,
923 Robie Street,
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
B3H 3C3     Campus Map
 
Click here for more information about this meeting and upcoming meeting dates & events

We frequently continue our get-together with supper at a local restaurant after the meeting. Come and join us!

Enjoying a meal after the meeting

 

What's Up for Sept. 2020 

The Sky Today at Sky News  

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 eNews Service 

 

 

2020 NOVA EAST
The COVID-19 Edition!

Register now for the special online speaker series
Tuesdays at 7 PM ADT, August 4–September 8

 

 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.

 

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.   

New on our Halifax RASC YouTube Channel:
 

SCO opens with new guidelines during Covid-19.

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