From gary at bendun.net Mon Dec 3 18:02:40 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 18:02:40 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Monthly Meeting and SWAP MEET this Thursday Dec 6 - New Time: 8:00 PM Message-ID: <009401cdd1aa$4c0e8d40$e42ba7c0$@net> This Thursday, December 6, 8:00 PM @ the Royal Canadian Legion in Waterdown. Directions: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/?page_id=26 Guest Speaker: Dr. Brady Johnson (KW Telescopes) Plus we are having our 2nd annual Swap Meet! What is a Swap Meet? It's like a Garage Sale for astronomy equipment. For buyers it is a great way to add to your collection at bargain prices, for sellers it's a great way of clearing out stuff that you just have too much of! See you Thursday! Gary Bennett NOTE: This is coming to you via our "announce list" and is a 1-way email. Please direct replies to "astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From gary at bendun.net Tue Dec 18 19:36:48 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:36:48 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] The Mayan End of the World Party @ the RASC Hamilton Observatory Message-ID: <030401cddd80$eea18e90$cbe4abb0$@net> This Friday, December 21 is our Mayan End of the World Party at the Observatory from 6:00 - Midnight Andy and Andria Blanchard will be our hosts as we enjoy food and beverages with members and friends. Were the Mayans right? Perhaps they just ran out of stone? Just in case they are wrong, we won't be breaking anything. Not on purpose anyway! For more information about the Mayan prediction, visit our website: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/?p=680 Gary Bennett -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Mon Dec 31 20:47:31 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:47:31 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] NOVA (New Observers to Visual Astronomy) Program Starts January 21 Message-ID: <015901cde7c1$f6dcc3e0$e4964ba0$@net> 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. The objective of the NOVA Program is to provide information and instruction to new and beginner level amateur astronomers. 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. 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. 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. 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. Come on out and join us in this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in the ever changing field of amateur astronomy. Program Schedule (Tentative): . Observing (Monday, January 21st) . Motions of the Sky and Seasons (Monday, February 4th) . The Solar System (Monday, February 18th (Family Day.subject to change) . Telescope and Binocular Types and Using Them (Monday, March 11th) . The Moon and Eclipses (Monday, April 1st) . Charts, North, Distance, Position and Brightness (Monday, April 15th) . Star Designations, RA, Dec. and Deep Sky Objects (Monday, May 6th) . Stars (Monday, May 27th) At our annual banquet in June the course completion certificates and the Explore The Universe certificates will be awarded. 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. 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. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Mon Dec 3 18:02:40 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 18:02:40 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Monthly Meeting and SWAP MEET this Thursday Dec 6 - New Time: 8:00 PM Message-ID: <009401cdd1aa$4c0e8d40$e42ba7c0$@net> This Thursday, December 6, 8:00 PM @ the Royal Canadian Legion in Waterdown. Directions: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/?page_id=26 Guest Speaker: Dr. Brady Johnson (KW Telescopes) Plus we are having our 2nd annual Swap Meet! What is a Swap Meet? It's like a Garage Sale for astronomy equipment. For buyers it is a great way to add to your collection at bargain prices, for sellers it's a great way of clearing out stuff that you just have too much of! See you Thursday! Gary Bennett NOTE: This is coming to you via our "announce list" and is a 1-way email. Please direct replies to "astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Tue Dec 4 17:23:06 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2012 17:23:06 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Thursday Meeting Update - KW Telescopes Store Comes to RASC Hamilton Message-ID: <015401cdd26d$f1da82b0$d58f8810$@net> I forgot to mention in last night's meeting reminder that KW Telescopes will be bringing a good selection of merchandise. Last year they brought the most popular items such as: - Eyepieces - DewHeaters & Controllers - CCD Cameras - Filters - Visual & Photographic - Adapters, extension tubes - DSLR Accessories: o Camera Adapters o Power supplies that run from 12V - Dove-tails & tube rings - Guide Cameras (KWIQ Guider Package) - And more....... And remeber that we also have our Swap Meet so bring some cash and a credit card and buy yourself a holiday gift! Gary Bennett -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Tue Dec 18 19:36:48 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:36:48 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] The Mayan End of the World Party @ the RASC Hamilton Observatory Message-ID: <030401cddd80$eea18e90$cbe4abb0$@net> This Friday, December 21 is our Mayan End of the World Party at the Observatory from 6:00 - Midnight Andy and Andria Blanchard will be our hosts as we enjoy food and beverages with members and friends. Were the Mayans right? Perhaps they just ran out of stone? Just in case they are wrong, we won't be breaking anything. Not on purpose anyway! For more information about the Mayan prediction, visit our website: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/?p=680 Gary Bennett -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Mon Dec 31 20:47:31 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:47:31 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] NOVA (New Observers to Visual Astronomy) Program Starts January 21 Message-ID: <015901cde7c1$f6dcc3e0$e4964ba0$@net> 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. The objective of the NOVA Program is to provide information and instruction to new and beginner level amateur astronomers. 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. 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. 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. 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. Come on out and join us in this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in the ever changing field of amateur astronomy. Program Schedule (Tentative): . Observing (Monday, January 21st) . Motions of the Sky and Seasons (Monday, February 4th) . The Solar System (Monday, February 18th (Family Day.subject to change) . Telescope and Binocular Types and Using Them (Monday, March 11th) . The Moon and Eclipses (Monday, April 1st) . Charts, North, Distance, Position and Brightness (Monday, April 15th) . Star Designations, RA, Dec. and Deep Sky Objects (Monday, May 6th) . Stars (Monday, May 27th) At our annual banquet in June the course completion certificates and the Explore The Universe certificates will be awarded. 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. 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. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Mon Dec 3 18:02:40 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2012 18:02:40 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Monthly Meeting and SWAP MEET this Thursday Dec 6 - New Time: 8:00 PM Message-ID: <009401cdd1aa$4c0e8d40$e42ba7c0$@net> This Thursday, December 6, 8:00 PM @ the Royal Canadian Legion in Waterdown. Directions: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/?page_id=26 Guest Speaker: Dr. Brady Johnson (KW Telescopes) Plus we are having our 2nd annual Swap Meet! What is a Swap Meet? It's like a Garage Sale for astronomy equipment. For buyers it is a great way to add to your collection at bargain prices, for sellers it's a great way of clearing out stuff that you just have too much of! See you Thursday! Gary Bennett NOTE: This is coming to you via our "announce list" and is a 1-way email. Please direct replies to "astronomers at hamiltonrasc.ca" -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Tue Dec 4 17:23:06 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Tue, 4 Dec 2012 17:23:06 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] Thursday Meeting Update - KW Telescopes Store Comes to RASC Hamilton Message-ID: <015401cdd26d$f1da82b0$d58f8810$@net> I forgot to mention in last night's meeting reminder that KW Telescopes will be bringing a good selection of merchandise. Last year they brought the most popular items such as: - Eyepieces - DewHeaters & Controllers - CCD Cameras - Filters - Visual & Photographic - Adapters, extension tubes - DSLR Accessories: o Camera Adapters o Power supplies that run from 12V - Dove-tails & tube rings - Guide Cameras (KWIQ Guider Package) - And more....... And remeber that we also have our Swap Meet so bring some cash and a credit card and buy yourself a holiday gift! Gary Bennett -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Tue Dec 18 19:36:48 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:36:48 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] The Mayan End of the World Party @ the RASC Hamilton Observatory Message-ID: <030401cddd80$eea18e90$cbe4abb0$@net> This Friday, December 21 is our Mayan End of the World Party at the Observatory from 6:00 - Midnight Andy and Andria Blanchard will be our hosts as we enjoy food and beverages with members and friends. Were the Mayans right? Perhaps they just ran out of stone? Just in case they are wrong, we won't be breaking anything. Not on purpose anyway! For more information about the Mayan prediction, visit our website: http://www.hamiltonrasc.ca/?p=680 Gary Bennett -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gary at bendun.net Mon Dec 31 20:47:31 2012 From: gary at bendun.net (Gary Bennett) Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:47:31 -0500 Subject: [RASC Hamilton Special Announcement] NOVA (New Observers to Visual Astronomy) Program Starts January 21 Message-ID: <015901cde7c1$f6dcc3e0$e4964ba0$@net> 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. The objective of the NOVA Program is to provide information and instruction to new and beginner level amateur astronomers. 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. 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. 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. 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. Come on out and join us in this unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in the ever changing field of amateur astronomy. Program Schedule (Tentative): . Observing (Monday, January 21st) . Motions of the Sky and Seasons (Monday, February 4th) . The Solar System (Monday, February 18th (Family Day.subject to change) . Telescope and Binocular Types and Using Them (Monday, March 11th) . The Moon and Eclipses (Monday, April 1st) . Charts, North, Distance, Position and Brightness (Monday, April 15th) . Star Designations, RA, Dec. and Deep Sky Objects (Monday, May 6th) . Stars (Monday, May 27th) At our annual banquet in June the course completion certificates and the Explore The Universe certificates will be awarded. 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. 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. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: