| 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. |
Time: 1:00 PM Atlantic (12:00 Noon, Eastern)
Place: Room AT101, Saint Mary's University, Halifax
Lisa Ann Fanning - Seeing Double: Art and Practical Application of Stereoscopy in space
Stereoscopy, or 3D imaging is a technique that creates the illusion of depth in two-dimensional images- think View Master! Learn about the technique, as well as some of the works that are available for personal use. Additionally, learn how this technique is being used today in Space and planetary exploration.
General Meeting Dates
January 11 - Charles Ennis - World Asterism Project
February 1 - Robin Foret - RASC Awards
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
(no meetings July/August)
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6 (+ AGM)
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Almost each year, Halifax Centre hosts this contest to acknowledge the significant works of astrophotographers across Nova Scotia. The 2022-2024 Contest entries are here 2022-2024 Astroimaging Contest Entries. |
The Halifax RASC YouTube Channel
RASC Astro Imaging Certificate Submissions. 
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.
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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Halifax Centre Goals and Objectives. Members are invited to review the proposed work plan, to provide comment, and to volunteer to assist where and if they can.
A Rare Opportunity by Auction: Special Telescope, Special Observatory, Special Fund – The Centre will be selling, by silent auction, Roy Bishop’s 6-inch, F/4.8 Maksutov-Newtonian telescope. There will be early online bidding and in-person bidding at the Centre meeting on December 7. More Details here: Silent Auction Roy Bishop's David H. Levy Comet Hunter Telescope
David Hoskin's April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse in the Maritimes in a YouTube Video.
Green Laser Pointer (GLP) Training
We have a limited supply of 3rd ed. Explore the Universe Guides ($20) 
still available for purchase. They will be available in person at the members meeting or e-transfer the funds to treasurer_AT_halifax.rasc.ca
Two new books are available in our library
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