Monthly Activities
Monthly Meetings
The RASC Kingston Centre hosts monthly meetings that serve as the heartbeat of the local amateur astronomy community, offering a blend of expert presentations, member sky-and-scope reports, and lively celestial discussions. A long-standing tradition is the pre-meeting social dinner held at the historic Portsmouth Tavern.
Meeting schedule ›Queen’s Observatory Open Houses
The Queen’s University Observatory hosts monthly open houses that provide a professional setting for public astronomy. These sessions typically begin with a lecture by a member of the Physics, Engineering Physics, and Astronomy department, followed by viewing through the 14-inch and 24-inch telescopes on the roof of Ellis Hall. RASC members assist by setting up additional telescopes on the observation deck.
Annual Events
Fall’N’Stars
Our annual star party co-hosted with RASC Belleville Centre, held each September near the new moon at a dark sky location in The County. A weekend of camping, observing, and fellowship under the stars.
More about Fall’N’Stars ›Science Rendezvous
The RASC plays a pivotal role at Science Rendezvous, Canada’s largest one-day science festival, by bringing the wonders of the cosmos directly to the public. RASC volunteers offer sidewalk astronomy sessions, hands-on demonstrations about cratering, light pollution, and the scale of the solar system.
More about Science Rendezvous ›
FLASF Science Fair
The Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Science Fair (FLASF) is an annual event providing Grades 5 to 12 students the opportunity to showcase their knowledge in science, engineering, and technology. The RASC Kingston Centre sponsors a prize for the best astronomy-related project.
More about FLASF ›Annual Dinner
Our annual dinner at the Mandarin Restaurant brings together members and guests for an evening of food, fellowship, and door prizes galore!
