Join us this December 14th 2018 at 7:30pm – Admission is free and everyone is welcome!
Our topic for this evening will be an overview of astronomy in light-polluted areas using video-assisted observing or for public outreach. There will also be a Christmas Social during the extended meeting break to allow members and guests to mingle over coffee and treats.
Our speaker this evening will be Francois van Heerden
Francois van Heerden is a life member of the Toronto Centre, RASC and has been an avid amateur astronomer doing public outreach for more than 4 decades. The evolution of astro-video has made his task much easier; his purchase of a Mallincam took it to a new level. Francois will give some insight into what he has been able to accomplish with his astro-video cameras.
Non-members are welcome
Non-members are welcome to join us at our general meeting events to see what we’re all about. You’ll find a club full of enthusiastic amateur astronomers passionate about this fascinating science and hobby. We’re confident you’ll want to become a member of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers and join us in exploring this fascinating hobby.
Place and time
We’ll be meeting at The Hamilton Spectator Building located at 44 Frid St, near the junction of Highway 403 and Main St West in Hamilton. Starting time is at 7:30pm.
Door prizes
There will be a draw for door prizes at the meeting and a free door prize ticket to all who arrive before the 7:30 start time!
There will also be special free draw for a beginner’s telescope and mount. All those arriving before 7:30 can enter for a chance to win!
Food share donations
Donations of non-perishable food for the Hamilton Food Share program will be collected at this meeting. Please drop off any items at the drop-box located near the entrance of the auditorium. All donations gratefully accepted and thanks to your generosity we’ve collected thousands of pounds of food since we began. Let’s keep up the great work as the need continues.
Become a member
Becoming a member of the HAA opens up new opportunities to take your love of astronomy further! Members have access to our star nights at the Binbrook Conservation Area, our telescope loaner program, social events such as our Cosmology Discussion Group, and more!
Photo credit: John Gauvreau
Is this December 14 meeting to view anything outside?
Hi April,
This event will be indoors, where it’s warm and comfortable. Unfortunately we have no way of knowing what the weather will be like on that night other than we can be pretty sure it will be cold, so there is no outside observing planned. However, we still have a full evening planned and are confident that it will be an educational and enjoyable event! Hope you can make it.
p.s. Our public observing nights will resume in March when it will be a little warmer out.