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Calgary Centre of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Inspiring Interest & Knowledge of Astronomy since 1958!
The Calgary Centre of the RASC is an astronomy club for amateurs and professionals. We have our own private observatory with a Celestron 14 telescope as well as a set of smaller telescopes for use by members. Our meetings are free and open to the public. We hold astronomy presentations and public education events throughout the year, and have astronomy group camps during the summer.
08/10/2026
08/10/2026
Registration for our Alberta Star Party 2026 is now open! Join us for the 40th anniversary! ✨🔭⛺️
Link: https://calgary.rasc.ca/wp/?page_id=2018
07/22/2026
If Earth picked up an alien signal, should humans reply or stay quiet? That’s one of the many questions our experts tackle in CTV Calgary/RASC Calgary’s July episode of Ask an Astronomer with !
Robyn Foret with RASC Calgary Centre thinks answering an alien message could be exactly what unifies our divided planet. Space science educator Don Hladiuk () also joins us on this episode where he breaks down a historic, real-time cosmic rescue mission.
Plus, you could win your very own smart telescope! If you live in Alberta, head over to our Ask an Astronomer page and submit a question for our astronomers.
If we feature your question on the show, you’ll be entered into a draw for your chance to win a Dwarf Mini smart telescope courtesy of the RASC Calgary Centre. Our current President, Heather Laird (.astro), shared some images from her downtown light polluted balcony to show off what it’s capable of!
Full contest details can be found at our linktree or on our website for Ask An Astronomer! Happy stargazing! ✨💫😎
07/20/2026
Today is International Moon Day, celebrating the anniversary of humanity’s first steps on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969 🌕
Apollo 11 showed the world what was possible through curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. More than five decades later, the Moon continues to inspire exploration as new missions, including NASA’s Artemis program, look toward humanity’s next chapter of lunar discovery.
Whether through space missions or backyard observations, the Moon remains a source of wonder for us all. Take a moment to look up and explore our closest celestial neighbour!
07/20/2026
A few iPhone 13 starry shots using the NightCap app by RASC Member, Brian Hess, at our StarBQ Star Party this past weekend! 🤩✨🌌⛺️
07/19/2026
Annual StarBQ Star Party awesomeness at the ERO! 🤩
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The thin crescent and setting this evening.
07/16/2026
Registration closes at 5pm TODAY! Grab your tix now! https://calgary.rasc.ca/wp/?page_id=2367
Eat & sleep under the stars! Public event – open to everyone!
The Eccles Ranch Observing Site (ERO) is just north of Caroline in beautiful west-central Alberta, brought to you by RASC Calgary!
We look forward to you and your family joining us July 17-19 for some good times and great viewing under wonderfully dark skies!
More information and registration tickets here: https://calgary.rasc.ca/wp/?page_id=2367
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RASC Calgary Centre, PO Box 22099, Calgary RPO Bankers Hall, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Calgary, AB
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