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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Thanks a tremendous effort by Roger Hill, RASC Hamilton Centre is proud to launch the NOVA Program (New Observers to Visual Astronomy) starting Jan. 21. Roger will be doing a formal presentation at on next Monthly Meeting this coming Thursday.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The objective of the NOVA Program is to provide information and instruction to new and beginner level amateur astronomers.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All NOVA sessions will be held at the Hamilton Centre Observatory. This site offers a couple of advantages, including darker skies, a heated clubhouse and access to the 16” RC. Meetings will be once or twice a month, and the schedule will be published as soon as all the dates are finalized with respect to the instructors work schedule and other observatory events.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Each session will begin with classroom instruction and group discussions. There will be many opportunities for participants to ask questions and to prepare for the evenings observing session. Participants can take advantage of the onsite library for reference material including sky atlas’, star charts, etc.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Once the classroom activities are complete the group will head outside for observing, weather and time permitting! This will be a great opportunity to get hands-on instruction and guidance, whether you are looking for help in setting up your scope, or trying to learn your way around the sky.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Each participant will also be given a list of items to observe during the time between the sessions. This will allow members to practice some of the things that they have learned during each session.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Come on out and join us in this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in the ever changing field of amateur astronomy.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Program Schedule (Tentative):<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Observing (Monday, January 21st)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Motions of the Sky and Seasons (Monday, February 4th)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>The Solar System (Monday, February 18th (Family Day…subject to change)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Telescope and Binocular Types and Using Them (Monday, March 11th)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>The Moon and Eclipses (Monday, April 1st)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Charts, North, Distance, Position and Brightness (Monday, April 15th) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Star Designations, RA, Dec. and Deep Sky Objects (Monday, May 6th)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]>Stars (Monday, May 27th)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> At our annual banquet in June the course completion certificates and the Explore The Universe certificates will be awarded.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There is a suggested donation of $5 per night to cover the cost of handouts, binders and other course materials. We have purchased a class set of the BOG, one of which will be entrusted to you for the duration of the course. If you wish to buy it at the end of the program, it’ll cost $20.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> The course is open to all members of the Hamilton Centre regardless of age, experience or knowledge level. Seating is limited. Contact Roger Hill for any further details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>