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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. |
April 1, 2020 - RASC April 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. 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.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Apr 4, 2020 01:00 PM Halifax
Topic: Halifax Centre - Members Meeting - Judy Black
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RaNDmowTSBuEp_ZlbW7_XA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Special Presentations for this Members' Meeting include:
- Paul Heath -Â Food for the Soul and a youth activity on how to make the Sun and stars
- Dave Chapman will present the What's up?
- Judy Black will give news from the Board and national RASC
- Wayne Harasimovitch will provide a brief Librarian's report
- Pat Kelly will provide a segment from the Observer's Handbook
- Blair MacDonald and Jerry Black will present Part 2 of their Anatomy of an Imaging System: What Toys do you Need?
- Special Presentation: Paul Gray about Variable Stars:Â How to Observe &Â Report Them
Come join in! Register today!
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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.
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We frequently continue our get-together with supper at a local restaurant after the meeting. Come and join us!
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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.
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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.
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