RASC, Halifax Centre Public Meeting 

 Topic: Presentations by Members

Meetings of Halifax Centre are from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM on the FIRST SATURDAY of the month (except July and August). There may be exceptions if the date falls on a holiday weekend. All meetings and special sessions are recorded and are accessible on the RASC Halifax Centre YouTube channel. 

Time: Nov. 7th, 1:00 PM Atlantic (12:00 Noon, Eastern)
Place: Room AT101, The Atrium,  Saint Mary's University or by Zoom

We would love to see you at Saint Mary's University. However, if you are a distant member or would prefer not to attend at this time, you can attend via Zoom. If there is a change in location at SMU, we will notify members beforehand.

Register for the Zoom meeting using this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

 

Public Meeting

  • Welcome & Introductions - David Hoskin
  • Photo Montage - David Hoskin

  • Keynote Speakers - Blair MacDonald

    Finding Exoplanets  
    With the advent of modern CMOS one shot colour (OSC) cameras and razor sharp optics, it has become possible to track down targets that were once the purview of professional equipment and observatories. Join us as Blair MacDonald recounts an urban driveway observation of the exoplanet HD189733-B and the science possible with modern OSC cameras. With a simple data set we can determine quite a few things about the HD189733 system, including the detection of the exoplanets atmosphere. Indeed, this was the main purpose of the experiment, to see of an exoplanet's atmosphere could be detected with an OSC camera as opposed to a more complicated spectrograph and monochrome imaging system.

  • Mary Lou Whitehorn - 

    SCO: Crap-tastic Toilet Training. If astronauts can do it, so can astronomers. 

  
Blair MacDonald
David Hoskin
Mary Lou Whitehorn
  
   
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The 2025 RASC Halifax Centre BBQ was a success!

 
Members and their guests are invited to attend the Annual BBQ & Observing night to the St. Croix Observatory (SCO)  next year.
 
Date: To be determined.
 
Time: BBQ start time 5:00 PM ADT approx., observing sometime after 8:00 PM when the stars begin to shine. It promises to be a good night for observing so bring warm clothes and your observing gear. 

Place: St. Croix Observatory
 

Burgers (beef & chicken) and hotdogs with all the fixings, chips, veggies & dip, pop, juice, water, coffee/tea/hot chocolate, cookies, apples and homemade apple cake. You won’t be hungry! Members with special nutrition requirements are invited to bring their own food for cooking on the grill.

Please bring your own plates and utensils.

Carpe noctum. Join us in the observing field of our gem in the woods.

 
Reminder: Any headlamp or flashlight you bring must be a red light or be covered with red cellophane.
 
For those new to astronomy and/or are visual observers, bring your binoculars (and telescopes if you have one) - you can see some wonderful objects in the sky. The Astroimagers in our Centre will be there taking pictures of the night skies that I am sure they would love to share. 
 
Bring layers of warm clothing to ensure you stay warm from the time of the BBQ through the observing session. There is a Warm Room and warm beverages will be available throughout the evening should anyone get cold, but be prepared for a cooler evening outdoors.
 
If you have any questions, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
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RASC, Halifax Centre Public Meeting 

 Topic: Presentations by Members

Meetings of Halifax Centre are from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM on the FIRST SATURDAY of the month (except July and August). There may be exceptions if the date falls on a holiday weekend. All meetings and special sessions are recorded and are accessible on the RASC Halifax Centre YouTube channel. 

Time: Nov. 7th, 1:00 PM Atlantic (12:00 Noon, Eastern)
Place: Room AT101, The Atrium,  Saint Mary's University or by Zoom

We would love to see you at Saint Mary's University. However, if you are a distant member or would prefer not to attend at this time, you can attend via Zoom. If there is a change in location at SMU, we will notify members beforehand.

Register for the Zoom meeting using this link. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

 

Public Meeting

  • Welcome & Introductions - David Hoskin
  • Photo Montage - David Hoskin

  • Keynote Speakers - Blair MacDonald

    Finding Exoplanets  
    With the advent of modern CMOS one shot colour (OSC) cameras and razor sharp optics, it has become possible to track down targets that were once the purview of professional equipment and observatories. Join us as Blair MacDonald recounts an urban driveway observation of the exoplanet HD189733-B and the science possible with modern OSC cameras. With a simple data set we can determine quite a few things about the HD189733 system, including the detection of the exoplanets atmosphere. Indeed, this was the main purpose of the experiment, to see of an exoplanet's atmosphere could be detected with an OSC camera as opposed to a more complicated spectrograph and monochrome imaging system.

  • Mary Lou Whitehorne - 

    SCO: Crap-tastic Toilet Training. If astronauts can do it, so can astronomers. 

  
Blair MacDonald
David Hoskin
Mary Lou Whitehorne
  
   
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Members may be found observing at the St. Croix Observatory on almost every clear, dark night. Once a month, we encourage members and their guests to Observe With Us at SCO, at which time new members are particularly welcome. 

Members are advised to sign up to the email discussion list to keep up to date on gatherings of fellow observers.

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