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President's Message
Summer 2010
A monthly message from the club's president, Wayne Joslin.

Next Meeting
Friday, September 10, 7:30pm.
Back from Summer break we will meet at WLU.
Meeting Topic: David L. Clark from the London Centre will talk about his Clear Sky astronomy simulations.

The Stargazers 101 will meet June 25, 2010, 7pm.
At Laurentian Zehrs.

Next Event

The Stargazer 101's will hold a starparty at Conestogo Lake, July 17, 2010.  Come on out 8pm+

Visit the Club Events page for a list of the upcoming Events and Activities.


Current Astro News

Current Club and Astronomy News


For Sale
New For Sale items available from some of our members.
  

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RASC General Assembly
July 2010
Our National rep, Paul, has attended this year's RASC General Assembly.  His report can be viewed from the Members Only page.
 

Galaxy Zoo
The Zooniverse need you.  This is your chance to participate in real science by joining one of the many projects that Galaxy Zoo has running.

PI Alice & Bob in Wonderland
The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics presents this great series of Alice & Bob and their mind-warping adventures. Catch one of these short answers to some complex question when the weather stops you from observing.

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Laser Pointers and Aircraft
The CBC's radio program 'The Current' ran an article about Laser Pointers and Aircraft, check out this pod cast.
 

Conestogo Lake Observing Site
The Conestogo Lake site is OPEN for the Summer. 
Passes are available to all members at either of the club meetings from Marv.

Astronomy Picture of the day

Pictures Of the Day
Follow these links for the Picture of the day: Astronomy Picture Of the Day. Astronomy Sketch of the Day. Lunar Picture Of the Day.
 

Observing

Looking Up?
Check out Sky & Telescope's Sky at a glance feature for the current week.
The Heavens Above site for Kitchener will show current satellite positions.
 

Weather

Tonight's Forecast
Have a look at the astronomical forecast, courtesy of the Clear Sky Chart for our area. If you are going out of town, check out our Clear Sky Chart page for the local Sky Charts.
 

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What's Up: K-W RASC Presentations
Miss the What's Up Tonight Presentation at the last RASC meeting? You can find it and others here!



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