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. 

 

Feb. 1 - Halifax Centre Monthly Public Meeting  Open to the Public

Time: 1:00 PM Atlantic (12:00 Noon, Eastern)
Place: Room AT101, Saint Mary's University, Halifax

 Dr. David Turner - The crater near Indian Point on Mahone Bay

For more information on the meeting is available RASC Events. See you there!

Free Urban Star Party

Join amateur astronomers from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) at Atlantic Photo Supply (Burnside location) in viewing the Moon, planets [Jupiter, Mars, and Venus], star clusters, and more! RASC Halifax Centre members will be there with a variety of telescopes to provide thrilling views of night-sky wonders, as well as to answer any of your astronomy-related questions. All are welcome, especially families with children! Refreshments will be provided by Atlantic Photo Supply.

Tuesday 4 February 2025
7:00-9:00 p.m.

Atlantic Photo Supply,
204 Brownlow Avenue, Unit 110, Dartmouth

APS Location

General Meeting Dates 

March 1- Robyn Foret - RASC Awards
April 5
May 3 - Tony Schellinck - Women in Astronomy
June 7 - Dave Chapman - Celestial Birds, Their Lore and Wonder
  (no meetings July/August)
September 6 - David Hoskin - All-in-One Smart Telescopes
October 4
November 1
December 6 (+ AGM)

 
How Lunar Impact Craters are Formed (Paul Heath)

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What's Up For January 2025 


Needed - Volunteers from the RASC Halifax Centre Members 

Volunteer RASC Members are being sought to assist with an Urban Star Party hosted by Atlantic Photo Supply. This is a great opportunity to engage with the public and use your telescope or binoculars to show views of the Moon, planets, as well as brighter DSOs.

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
6:30pm – 9:00pm 
Atlantic Photo Supply (APS),
204 Brownlow Avenue, Unit 110

Atlantic Photo Supply plans to provide some refreshments! Come join the fun! If you can join in, please contact David Hoskin (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

 

The Halifax RASC YouTube Channel
April 2023 mtg

 

 RASC Astro Imaging Certificate Submissions. 

RASC eNews Service 

 
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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Following the AGM on December 7, 2024, 2025 Board Positions (beginning in Jan. 2025). Anyone wishing to volunteer should let the board know.

At the 2024 AGM, Michelle Lane has established the Dave Lane Memorial St. Croix Observatory Property Endowment (SCOPE) Fund with an initial and substantial gift of $10,000. (Details to follow)

     

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. 

Special Telescope, Special Observatory, Special Fund  – The Centre auctioned Roy Bishop’s 6-inch, F/4.8 Maksutov-Newtonian telescope at the Dec meeting as a fund raiser. The winning bid was from Judy Black (it will be cloudy for the foreseeable future).

David Hoskin's April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse in the Maritimes in a YouTube Video.

April 8th 2024 eclipse.

Laser Pointer (LP) Training

We have a limited supply of 3rd ed. Explore the Universe Guides ($20)  Explore the Universe Guide 
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 

Not Yet Imagined
Hubble Imaging Space and Time

 

RASC Halifax Facebook Group

Photos of
Past Meetings and Events...

 

 

 

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