Meetings of Halifax Centre are from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM on the FIRST SATURDAY of the month (except July and August). There may be exceptions if the date falls on a holiday weekend.

In lieu of face-to-face meetings, we now host Members' Meetings using Zoom. All meetings and special sessions are recorded and are accessible on the RASC Halifax Centre YouTube channel.

June 4, 2021 - Halifax Centre  Members' Meeting

Time: 1:00 PM Atlantic (12:00 Noon, Eastern)

Pre-Registration for the meeting is required. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  

Included in this month's Member's Meeting are:

Paul Gray - Photo Montage
Paul Heath - Food for the Soul 
David Hoskin will present the What's up in June Skies?
Judy Black - News from the Board

Special Presentations:
The Past, Present and the Future

Peter Jedicke (London Centre) - Urania Has Lead Us Here: a Personal History of the RASC
We are in the fourth phase of the RASC's evolution from a local organization to a 21st-century NGO. This presentation will focus on the fun & enjoyment of astronomy and completely ignore the squabbling & the headaches of decades past.

Karim Jaffer (Montreal Centre) - Using Robotic Telescopes for Student Engagement
Prof. Karim Jaffer will detail several activities and projects that the Introductory Astronomy Science students engage in at John Abbott College using Remote Telescopes and databases, including some with RASC mentors providing assistance in image processing and hands-on night sky excursions...and will share student feedback on the impact of these experiences.

Chris Young (Halifax, Centre) - Sky Lore

Astro-Chat: 
Following the Members' Meeting, there will be 60 minutes in which members and guests can stay online for social time. An opportunity to catch up with each other, ask questions, etc. Join us! NOTE: This segment is informal and will not be recorded!

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