Upcoming Events
RASC Meeting: Astro Social | Fri 24 May PDF Print E-mail

RASC May Meeting: Astro Social 

Come Meet and Greet With Members of Our Local Amateur Astronomy Community

astronomy party
 
Seen an awesome astronomical sight?—come tell us about it. Have a puzzle about something you saw or how to use your telescope better?—come and ask the members.  Is there an upcoming astronomy event you have heard of?—come find out how best to observe it.
 
FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2013 AT 7:30 p.m. (new time)
 
Saint Mary’s University, Atrium Building
Room AT101

 
Executive Council Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

Saint Mary's University, Atrium Building, Room AT306 (Map)
 
Planetarium: "Signs of the Zodiac" | Thu 23 May PDF Print E-mail

Time:       Thursday, May 23th, 7:15 pm
Location:   Rm. 118, Dunn Bldg, Dalhousie University, 6310 Coburg Rd
Presenter:  Dan Arsenault
Title:      "Signs of the Zodiac"

"Do you know your astrological sign? There is a good chance that you may, but just why is it your sign? What is so special about the zodiacal constellations that sets them apart from the others?
Come to the Halifax Planetarium and discover the truth and fiction behind the signs of the Zodiac visible in the night sky at this time of year."

Admission:  $5 (at the door); reductions for families (min age 8 years)
Reservations Required: e-mail  planetarium AT dal DOT ca
State number of adults and children (8-15)

The Show is about an hour long. Full details will be sent before the Show.
Please do not be late. No admission after the door closes.

Please note that shows are most suitable for ages 8 and up; for younger children, please consider visiting the Discovery Centre for age-appropriate shows in their Digitarium.

 
"Observing the Night Sky" and other Library talks | May–Jun 2013 PDF Print E-mail

Adult Library Talks:

                                               Why Ursa Major Doesn't Look Like a Bear,

                                            and Other Clues to the Origin of the Constellations

                                                Cole Harbour Library
                                                Wed 12 Jun,  7:00 pm
                                                Speaker: Prof. David Turner
 
Youth Library Talks (ages 7+):

 

                                              Exploration of the Solar System

                                                Musquoidobit Library
                                                Thu 9 May, 6:30 pm
                                                Speaker: Paul Heath

 

                                                Is Anyone Out There?

                                                Woodlawn Library
                                                Fri 17 May, 2:30 pm
                                                Speaker: Paul Heath
 

                                                Observing The Night Sky (Guided Sky Tour-outdoors)

                                                Keshen Goodman Public Library
                                                Thu 30 May, 6:30 pm
                                                Speaker Chris Turner