Hamilton RASC Lending Library
Discover the Hamilton RASC Lending Library!
Exclusive to members, our collection of telescopes, accessories, and books lets you try before you invest. Borrow for up to 60 days and find the perfect fit for your stargazing needs. Not a member yet? Join us today!
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Experience the magic of the cosmos by joining RASC Hamilton, part of Canada’s leading astronomy organization. Whether you’re an experienced astronomer or just beginning to explore the night sky, our club offers something for everyone in the Hamilton and Halton Region.
🌌 Exclusive Access to Our Observatory For the best star gazing in Hamilton, look no further than our club’s dedicated observatory. It’s one of the few in Canada where members can access advanced telescopes and equipment to observe the stars, planets, and deep-sky objects up close.
🌟 Find Dark Areas for Stargazing Did you know the Hamilton area has some good dark areas for stargazing nearby? Our observatory is far enough from most of the light pollution in the area, but close enough to access easily, allowing you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the night sky.
✨ Engaging Monthly Meetings and Events Curious about what’s happening in astronomy? Join us for our monthly meetings , where we explore topics like telescope techniques, stargazing tips, and the latest in space exploration. Meet like-minded enthusiasts and discover new ways to enjoy the night sky.
🌠 A Calendar Full of Activities From astrophotography workshops to meteor shower watch parties, there’s always something exciting happening. Check out our event calendar to see what’s next and plan your next adventure under the stars.
Ready to explore the universe? Join the RASC Hamilton chapter today and become part of a passionate community dedicated to sharing the wonders of the cosmos.
Club History
2026 Awards Dinner
2026 Awards Dinner Jun 10 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT The Mandarin at The Centre on Barton 1223 Barton St E Hamilton ON L8H 2V4 Join us for the…
April 3rd – Movie Night
Join Us for an evening Movie with popcorn and refreshments. In Person Only. Location
The construction of the Observatory
Video of the Clearing of the land, Construction of the building, Dome, and Facility
E. A. Colquhoun: 1967-1968
E. A. Colquhoun was the ‘Centennial President.’ Emerging from the shadow of the telescope-building era, he took the helm in 1967 with a different focus: professionalization. While the club’s engineers…
Feb 6th Meeting With Bryan Delodder of 10 Telescopes
Bryan Highlighting the new 8inch telescope to be used in our Young Galileo Program 10telescopes.com is a community-driven astronomy initiative dedicated to making stargazing accessible to everyone. The project focuses…
Feb 6th meeting with Chris Szaban
Chris is an avid amateur astronomer who, according to many, five years ago bought the wrong type of telescope for astrophotography. Not one to listen to criticism, public consensus, or…
March 6th Meeting : Andy Blanchard
R. Nielson: 1965)
R. Nielson (Hamilton Centre President, 1965) Biography: R. Neilson (often recorded as Ray Neilson) was a Canadian amateur astronomer active in the 1960s. He was a long‐time member of the…
February 6th Meeting: Christopher Szaban
Chris is an avid amateur astronomer who, according to many, five years ago bought the wrong type of telescope for astrophotography. Not one to listen to criticism, public consensus, or…
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Have a question? Interested in a particular topic? We discuss everything from current events to astrophotography to club news. Get in on the discussion on our Forum ! Visitors are welcome!
