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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. 203-489 COLLEGE ST TORONTO ON M6G 1A5. Phone: 1-888-924-7272 Phone: 416-924-7973. Contact Us. Newsletter Form
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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) is a national, non-profit, charitable organization devoted to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences. At present, there are 30 local branches of the Society, called Centres, in towns and cities across the country from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia, and as far north as Whitehorse, Yukon.
- 1868
- Charles Ennis
- 5100 members, 30 centres
- Toronto, Ontario
Nov 1, 2023 · 7 January 2024. Hi! My name’s Aly Kamadia, and I am the new Education and Outreach Chair for RASC, Toronto Centre (Canada’s biggest!). Congratulations! Member Awards Recipients 2022. 27 December 2023. Member Awards Recipients 2022. Charline Norgrove Awards: Phil Chow, David Brodie, Sam Bosnick.
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The Mississauga Centre of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada started out as the Mississauga Astronomical Society in 2003. It became the Mississauga Centre in 2006. Membership is open to everyone interested in learning more about astronomy, space science and the workings of the Universe. Meetings are held in-person at the University of ...
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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada began in 1868 when 8 amateur astronomers founded an astronomical club in Toronto. An expanded group obtained a charter in 1890, and the name "The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada" was adopted in 1903 with Edward VII's permission. As membership increased, the meetings were moved from the homes of ...