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The Clear Sky Chart for Kingston, Ontario:

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Upcoming Meetings and Events

All our meetings are free and open to the general public, so come on out and enjoy.
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See also the Queen's University Astronomy Research Group Seminar Schedule

Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 19:00 to 21:00
RASC-KC Regular Meeting
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Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 19:00 to 21:00
RASC-KC Annual General Meeting & Elections
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Dark Skies Nearby

published by newrasckc on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 12:55

Darkest skies in southern Ontario on display again this summer
Dark Sky Preserve one of the best places for stargazing in the province

Mercury Transit Monday 2016 May 9

published by newrasckc on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 12:48

Transit of Mercury Monday 2016 May 09 UT Times Start 11:12 Mid 14:57 End  18:42 subtract 4 hours for EDT Start 07:12 Mid 10:57 End  14:42

Jupiter double shadow transit season!

published by newrasckc on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 09:34

From http://www.universetoday.com/127414/double-shadow-transit-season-for-the-jovian-moons-begins/
Here’s a selection of favorable double shadow transit events this coming Spring for North America:
 
February 26th (Io-Europa) from 9:39-10:01 UT
 
March 4th (Io-Europa) from 11:32-12:38 UT
 
March 8th (Io-Europa) 00:28-01:56 UT
 

Geminid Meteor Shower

published by newrasckc on Fri, 12/11/2015 - 08:14

GEMINIDS!  Meteor Activity Outlook for December 12-18, 2015
The Geminids (GEM) reach maximum activity on Monday morning December 14 when rates could exceed 100 per hour from dark sky sites.
 
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