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Stars Over Killarney 2022 is a Go!  After several years of absense, the event coorndinated in conjunction with Killarney Provincial Park, Science North and Sudbury RASC is back! Running from September 30th, to Oct 2nd,  there will be plenty of public activities and telescopes set up for public viewing.  Sudbury RASC will be there with an assortment of telescopes. The theme this year is: From the Earth to the moon, Mars and beyond!

For full details, check out the link below:

https://www.ontarioparks.com/parksblog/stars-over-killarney-2022/

Hi Everyone, meeting this weekend. Sadly no newsletter this month, but hoping to resume next month. This month’s main feature is Stargazer Steve’s return to chronicling the next part of RASC Sudbury’s History.  Here is the agenda as follows:

 

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On Tuesday June 21st, National Indigenous People’s Day,  a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the unveiling of Sudbury’s Solar System Path, a joint effort by Science North, Sudbury RASC and the City of Greater Sudbury.

The Sun, the first of many to be featured along the Jim Gordon Boardwalk representing the Solar System to scale featuring a tri-language (English, French and Anishnaabe) information plaque, was revealed. The hope is to have it fully installed by the end of July.

For more information, check out the CTV News story. Or check out the Sudbury.com article.

Look out for an article coming up in the September issue of AstronNorth!

 

For those who wish to attend:

https://www.simplewishesnorth.com/obituary/Linda-Pulliah

It is with deep sorrow to share with you the news of the recent passing of Linda Pulliah (RASC Sudbury – Outreach Coordinator) & (North Bay Astronomy Club – Director). Linda passed away on Saturday. She gained the respect of so many of us in the astronomical community who have had the privilege of knowing her. Along with creating many friendships in her world of astronomy, she also was a RASC National Award winning recipient in the role of Astronomy Outreach which she prolifically demonstrated in sharing her passion to various community groups about astronomy over so many years. Her unique personal approach to educating the public about astronomy has resulted in introducing astronomy to virtually thousands of individuals of all walks of life and ages. As a result she had become a great ambassador and vital link to our communities in popularizing astronomy. A feat not commonly earned nor even heard of. She will be sadly missed.

Alan Ward (RASC – Sudbury President)

Bill Montague (North Bay Astronomy Club – President)

Meeting @ 7pm, May 6th, 2020.

Agenda:

1. Sudbury RASC President Address – Alan Ward

2. Jim Fairles – James Webb Space Telescope

3. Break – (10min)

4. Show & Tell

5. Trevor Chandler – Astronomy Jeopardy

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

 

This month’s Presentation:

Jim Fairles

The James Webb Space Telescope

Jim Fairles will give us the ultimate story of the James Webb Space Telescope. From its conception, to its launch, and its proposed mission of replacing the Hubble Telescope, this is a comprehensive talk giving us all the juicy little details.

RASCSudbury AstroNorth May 2022

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Hi Everyone! Ready to take a trip back in time? A few months ago, Steve Dodson brought us an overview of the Centre’s history, originally known as the Sudbury Astronomy Club and its storied list of accomplishments throughout many decades. Now, and with the help of months of research, he will take an even deeper look into the early origins of RASC Sudbury, and why many find it so special. Join us to discover RASC Sudbury’s Legacy. Meeting @ 7pm, March 4th.

Agenda:

1. Sudbury RASC President Address – Alan Ward

2. Sudbury RASC – Creating an Enduring Legacy – Steve Dodson (50 min)

3. Break – (10min)

4. Show & Tell

5. Astro Jeopardy – Trevor Chandler (30min)

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

 

This month’s Presentation:

Steve Dodson

Sudbury RASC – Creating an Enduring Legacy

A few months ago, Steve brought us an overview of the the Centre’s history, originally known as the Sudbury Astronomy Club and its storied list of accomplishments throughout many decades. Now, and with the help of months of research, he will take an even deeper look into the early origins of RASC Sudbury, and why many find it so special. Join us to discover RASC Sudbury’s Legacy.

RASC Sudbury Centre AstroNorth April 2022

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Hi Everyone! Whether you’re new to astronomy and looking to get your first telescope, or you’re looking to upgrade to something else, the good news is we have the scoop for you, as Trevor Chandler of KW-RASC will be giving us the lowdown. Meeting @ 7pm, March 4th.

Agenda:

1. Welcome – Sudbury RASC President Address – Alan Ward

2. What Telescope should I get? – Trevor Chandler (30min)

3. Show & Tell (10min)

4. Astro Jeopardy – – Trevor Chandler (30min)

5. Break (10min)

6. AstoCalc – Alan Ward (30min)

Alan will review some useful calculating tools for your telescope

7. Closing Comments/Open Forum/Starlight Lounge

This month’s Presentation:

Trevor Chandler (KW-RASC)

What Telescope Should I get?

Most of us have been asked this question. The answer is not as straightforward as it might seem. Beginners, and even advanced amateurs in our hobby, are faced with a wonderful but sometimes dizzying array of telescopes from which to choose. In this presentation, we’ll attempt to separate the wheat from the chaff and understand better the choices that are available to us. And we’ll look at some of the other gear that, alongside a great telescope, can enrich our enjoyment of getting to know the night sky.

 

Sudbury RASC March 2022 Newsletter

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Several weeks ago, Stargazer Steve was featured on a Podcast of a good friend of his on The Astroguy Podcast. Among the topics discussed is how to get started in Astronomy. Watch it below!

 

There will not be a newsletter put out for February, so if you haven’t received anything via email, don’t worry. There will still be a meeting held on-line via Zoom on February 4, 2022 @ 7:00pm, however this is our annual general business meeting (AGM) where voting will take place.  As such, an invitation will only be sent to paid members of the Sudbury Centre who are eligible to vote.

if you wish to participate, please ensure that your RASC Sudbury Centre membership is up to date.

Terms of office for President, Treasurer and Secretary expire at this time.

Incumbents Alan Ward President), Monique Martel (Treasurer) and Norman Hey (Secretary) respectively, are willing to continue in these roles for an additional two-year term.

Hi Everyone! We hope everyone has had happy and Covid-free Holiday season. This Friday will mark the start of our 41th Season, and we have some excellent guests to kick it off with. We hope you will join us via Zoom!

Agenda:

1. Sudbury RASC President Address – Alan Ward
2. Visual Observing Tips & Tricks – Michael Wright (40 min)
3. Show & Tell (10 min)
4. Break (10 min)
5. Amateur Telescope Making – Rhett Mackend (30 min)
6. What’s Up Doc?
7. Closing Comments/News/Open Forum/Starlight Lounge

This month’s Presentations:

Michael Wright of Kitchener-Waterloo will be giving us some tricks and tips for visual astronomy.

Also in tonight’s program will be Rhett Mackend, also of Kitchener-Waterloo, about his adventures in Telescope Making.

RASC Sudbury Newsletter – January 2022

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