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  • May 12 - Regular Meeting
  • May 28 - Council Meeting
  • June 9 - Regular Meeting
  • Sept 8 - Regular Meeting

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(Weather Permitting)
Free Public Observing

September to June:

  • Sat & Sun days: 1-4pm
  • Fri, Sat & Sun evenings: 7-10pm.

July and August:

  • Days: 1-5pm
  • Evenings: 6:30-10pm

About Us:

Centre's History

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Centre Events:

Astronomy Day

Int. Year of Astronomy 2009

Earth Day

General Assemblies

George Moores Memorial
Astronomy Workshop

Northern Prairie Starfest

Western Canadian
Star Parties

Centre Activities:

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Observing Certificates

Observatory & Equipment

Telescope Rentals

For Sale / Wanted

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The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is a group of people who share a common interest in astronomy. With a history of over one hundred years and nearly 5,000 members, there are 28 centres situated in most large cities and all ten provinces.

moon.jpg"The Edmonton Centre was established in 1932 and has a current membership of over 250. The major activities of the Centre include monthly meetings, dark site observing sessions, on-going public observing, public education, and special events such as astronomy work shops, star parties, and much more.

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"Edmonton Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada exists to stimulate interest in, and to educate the public in astronomy and related sciences. We will endevour to pursue this goal by acquiring and maintaining equipment, libraries and other property necessary for the pursuit of these aims, as well as by publishing material containing information on the progress of astronomy and the work of the Centre."