1. Royal Astronomical Society
of Canada Vancouver Centre
H o w a r d T r o t t i e r
P r e s i d e n t , R A S C - V C
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2. Royal Astronomical Society
of Canada (RASC)
National organization & Regional Centres
Founded 1868: “education, outreach, research,
publication, enjoyment, partnership, community”
Primarily recreational & educational
Over 4,000 members & 25 regional centres
Publications incl. teacher & observing guides
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3. RASC Vancouver Centre
Registered charitable society “in support of schools & education”
Monthly public lectures: science & observing
Public “star parties” & community activities
Telescope loans & observatory access
Public school education
RASC Vancouver partnership with
AOMO Observatory SFU’s Science in Action
Observing Science Lectures Public Outreach
Education
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4. RASC Vancouver Centre
Annual Astronomy Day Saturday May 7
Web: rasc-vancouver.com
Howard Trottier, President: trottier@sfu.ca
Observing Science Lectures
RASC Vancouver
AOMO Observatory
Public Outreach Education
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