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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) - Advancing Astronomy Across Canada

The RASC is dedicated to the advancement of astronomy and allied sciences. With 29 centers across Canada, we offer regular meetings, special lectures, private observatories, star parties, and extensive astronomy education and outreach programs. Join us and explore the wonders of the universe!

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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) - Advancing Astronomy Across Canada

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  1. The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) Dedicated to the advancement of astronomy and allied sciences.

  2. 29 RASC Centres across Canada Atlantic Canada St. John's (1965) Halifax (1955) Moncton (2000) Québec Québec (1942) Montreal (1918) Centre francophone de Montréal (1947) Ontario Ottawa (1906) Kingston (1961) Belleville (2003) Toronto (1868) Mississauga (2006) Hamilton (1908) Niagara (1960) Kitchener-Waterloo (1980) London (1922) Sarnia (1981) Windsor (1944) Thunder Bay (1988) Western Canada Winnipeg (1910) Saskatoon (1969) Regina (1910) Calgary (1958) Edmonton (1932) British Columbia Okanagan (1996) Prince George (2001) Sunshine Coast (2008) Vancouver (1931) Victoria (1914) Yukon Whitehorse (2016) The Society was incorporated within the province of Ontario in 1890, received itsRoyal Charter from King Edward VII in 1903, and was federally incorporated in 1968. Today we are 4000+ members – from beginning stargazers to research scientists – and everyone in between, even youth memberships.

  3. National Organization - Local Activities • Regular (public) monthly meetings • Special Lectures • Private Observatory • StarSeeker Newsletter • Star Parties • Astronomy education and outreach – Public Star Nights,RAO Open Houses • Observing sessions: NOVA, O.G., Youth Group • Light Pollution Committee • Scopes for Rent Program • Eclipse Tours , etc. RASC Calgary Centre:

  4. Astronomy – it's what the RASC does! A non-profit charitable organization with free public meetings and extensive education and public outreach programs. Photo credit: Alan Dyer

  5. Membership Benefits: - TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION THEM ALL!

  6. Web Site • calgary.rasc.ca – the RASC Calgary Centre web site • Events Calendar – public star nights • Dark Sky Calendar – phases of the Moon etc. • Education section • Membership Benefits • Social Media Sites: • Facebook • Twitter • YouTube • MeetUp • Yahoo • Google+

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