We are Kingston’s Astronomy Club, a local centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, founded on June 2nd, 1961. We hold monthly meetings, on the 2nd Wednesday of each month (September-June), via zoom videoconferencing and in-person from 7:00-9:00pm Eastern Time.
We do public outreach programs in the form of helping the Cubs and Guides, teachers and at public events.
We help out our members with questions in astronomy and equipment use, and hold private observing sessions, and also with Queen’s University Observatory Open House, (usually) on the second Saturday of each month, at Ellis Hall, Queen’s University.
We support the local KFLA Science Fair with a prize in astronomy.
We are here to answer your questions on astronomy.
What We Do
- Monthly meetings with guest speakers and member presentations
- Public outreach programs
- Queens Observatory Open House collaboration
- Star parties and observing sessions
- Support for the local science fair
- Support for the Lennox and Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area and the North Frontenac Dark Sky Park
We are provincially incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation and are a federally registered charity.
Mission Statement of the RASC Kingston Centre
The mission of The RASC Kingston Centre is:
- In conjunction with the objectives of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, to promote and foster a greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of astronomy and allied sciences among the public at large, and particularly among our youth and in the schools, and with groups and individuals who invite our assistance;
- To provide for our members a rich variety of services and programs related to their growth in, and enjoyment of, amateur astronomy;
- To acquire and maintain a library, astronomical equipment, and as need arises, other property, such as may be judged useful for pursuing our astronomical objectives;
- To work in conjunction with the Society and other Centres of the Society to further the progress and welfare of astronomy in Canada.
Leadership
| Honourary President | David Levy | |
| Past President | Rick Wagner |
Board of Directors
| Director | Officer Position(s) | Director Term |
|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Park | President | 2025-27 |
| Bruce Murray | Treasurer | 2025-27 |
| Laurie Graham | Vice-President | 2025-27 |
| Elena Zanetti | Secretary | 2024-26 |
| Roger Hill | Editor | 2024-26 |
| John Hurley | NC Rep | 2024-26 |
| Kevin Kell | 2024-26 |
Officers / Coordinators / Leads
| Role | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment Coordinator | Kevin Kell | 2025-26 |
| Science Rendezvous Coordinator | Bruce Elliott | 2026 |
| Queens Open House Obs Coordinator | Laurie Graham | 2025-26 |
| Social Convenor (dinners) | Mike Hanes | 2025-26 |
| Web Team | Kevin Kell, Malcolm Park | 2025-26 |
| E-mail Chat List Moderator | Kim Hay | 2025-26 |
| Facebook Team | Kim Hay | 2025-26 |
| Fall’N’Stars KC Coordinator | Mike Hanes | 2026 |
| Annual Member Image Gallery Coordinator | Brian McCracken | 2025-2026 |
| Frontenac Lennox Science Fair Coordinator | Bruce Elliott | 2026 |
We are provincially incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation (September 2005) and are a registered Charity with Revenue Canada (September 2006).
CRA Registration #: 827905720RR0001