News

January Sudbury RASC Meeting | Tues Jan 14th

Hi Everyone, our first meeting of the New Year will be held on Tuesday January 14th at the Science North Planetarium. Steve Dodson will be talking about the Solar Observatory Project that was part of Science North, which involved many members of the club during the time it was being built. We hope to see you there!
“Tonight’s meeting will begin at 7:00pm at Science North. For those attending in person, you may show up anytime after 6:30pm and convene in the marshalling area (coffee room).  Please be seated in the planetarium prior to 7:00pm. 
As always, parking isn’t an issue, simply go through the gate with your ticket and it will be looked after.
Alan”
Time: 7PM
Where: Science North Planetarium/Zoom

December Sudbury RASC Meeting | Tues Dec 10

Hi Everyone, lots happening on this month’s agenda. Some very exciting things, including pizza and some great prizes to be won! So be sure to attend in person if you can, as we’d really like to see you in person.

Ho-Ho Everyone!

 Reminding everyone that our Christmas meeting this month will be held at the Science North Digital Planetarium

 In keeping with tradition, we will be serving pizza and refreshments and will be raffling off some special gifts as part of the 50/50 draw.

For those who can’t attend in person, see the zoom link below.

 Looking forward to seeing you all on Tuesday!

I will send out another reminder [to the mailing list] on Tuesday.

Alan

 

“Tonight’s meeting will begin at 7:00pm at Science North. For those attending in person, you may show up anytime after 6:30pm and convene in the marshalling area (coffee room).  Please be seated in the planetarium prior to 7:00pm. 
As always, parking isn’t an issue, simply go through the gate with your ticket and it will be looked after.
Alan”
Time: 7PM
Where: Science North Planetarium/Zoom

Sudbury RASC October Meeting | Tues Oct 15

Hi Everyone,  here’s hoping you’ll be able to join us for our October meeting, either in-person or on Zoom. We hope to see you there! Agenda is as follows:

“Tonight’s meeting will begin at 7:00pm at Science North. For those attending in person, you may show up anytime after 6:30pm and convene in the marshalling area (coffee room).  Please be seated in the planetarium prior to 7:00pm. 
As always, parking isn’t an issue, simply go through the gate with your ticket and it will be looked after.
Alan”
Time: 7PM
Where: Science North Planetarium/Zoom

September Meeting | Sept 17th, 2024

Time to begin this season’s of meetings. Join us on Tuesday September 17th at 7:00 PM at the Doran Planetarium. We hope to see you there!
“Tonight’s meeting will begin at 7:00pm at Science North. For those attending in person, you may show up anytime after 6:30pm and convene in the marshalling area (coffee room).  Please be seated in the planetarium prior to 7:00pm. 
As always, parking isn’t an issue, simply go through the gate with your ticket and it will be looked after.
Alan”
Time: 7PM
Where: Science North Planetarium/Zoom

In Your Sky… Don’t Miss!!

What to look for in the Night Sky by Stargazer Steve

WEDNESDAY JAN 15: This evening Mars comes to a point in the sky 180
degrees away from the Sun, because Earth has come to an imaginary
line between Mars and the Sun. Mars is said to be in “Opposition” which  means:
*Mars appears opposite the Sun in the Sky
* Mars rises at Sunset and sets at Sunrise – Up all night!
* This week Mars is about 100 Million km from Earth and the telescopic view will start to shrink in the coming weeks and monthsas Mars recedes from Earth.
* Currently the apparent disk of Mars will be fully Sunlit.

CHECK THIS SPACE AGAIN FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Science North 40th Anniversary Star-Party Dates

There are new Star-Party options at Science North this summer.

On three dates this Summer, Science North is offering two options for
participating in Star Parties. The dates are June 20, July 19, and
August 9.

As on clear nights in the past, Guests can arrive as darkness
approaches (9:00 PM – 10:00 PM) while staff and volunteers from the
Club set up Telescopes on the Patio for free public observing.

The new option includes indoor Star Party Programming at 9:00 PM
inside Science North whatever the weather, with admission by
purchased ticket. (There is no ticket requirement for the Outdoor
Star Party on the Patio). See Details at sciencenorth.ca

Both options feature Observing with Telescopes on the Patio at 10:00
PM or as soon as it is dark.

Sudbury RASC June Meeting | June 11th

We have a great meeting lined up for you for June 11th, with two presenters jointly presenting. Plus being the last meeting before September, there will be pizza! Special note that while we normally have our meetings at the Science North Planetarium, this month we are holding it at the Doran Planetarium. More details about the meeting, including the Zoom link,  are in the 3-page newsletter.

Agenda:

1. Sudbury RASC President Address – Alan Ward

2. Sudbury: Of Rocks, Trees & Astronauts –
Warren Schlote & Dr David Pearson (50min) +10 min Q&A

3. Break: 50/50 Tickets & Pizza – (25 min)

4. What’s Up, Doc? What to see in the Sky this Month!

5. Outreach Report – Colin Durocher (20min)

6. Closing Comments/News/Open Forum/Starlight Lounge

 

Time: 7PM
Where: Doran Planetarium/Zoom
To access the Planetarium, it is down the stairs in the Fraser Building at Laurentian University.

Sudbury RASC May Meeting | May 14th

“Tonight’s meeting will begin at 7:00pm at Science North. For those attending in person, you may show up anytime after 6:30pm and convene in the marshalling area (coffee room).  Please be seated in the planetarium prior to 7:00pm. 
For those who wish to present in the “Show & Tell” segment of the meeting please give me a heads up prior to the meeting so that we can load your files and schedule you in. 
As always, parking isn’t an issue, simply go through the gate with your ticket and it will be looked after.
Alan”
Time: 7PM
Where: Science North Planetarium/Zoom