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Comment on Photos from Earth Hour by BettinaForget

BettinaForget — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 21:09:21 +0000

The Westmount Examiner’s article on this year’s Earth Hour event gave the RASC a mention!
http://www.westmountexaminer.com/News/Local/2011-03-28/article-2373521/Westmount-dims-for-Earth-Hour-/1

Comment on The RASC Montreal Centre Supports Earth Hour by The Night Sky Guy » Blog Archive » Stargazing@Earth Hour

The Night Sky Guy » Blog Archive » Stargazing@Earth Hour — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:18:14 +0000

[…] be setting up my telescope with my astronomy buddies from RASC for free public viewings at the Westmount Park Earth Hour celebrations in Montreal. What’s happening in your neck of the woods? Check out the Royal Astronomical […]

Comment on Join Montreal’s Light Pollution Debate by Pierre Paquette

Pierre Paquette — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:45:37 +0000

One of the efforts to fight against light pollution here in Québec is simply called IDA Québec. We are a group of about 15–20 people from all spheres of society, having to do with lighting and its control: amateur astronomers of course, but also lighting engineers, architects, and people who have influence with city councils, for example.
Three of us will be present at the Victoria Hall in Westmount for Earth Hour on March 26th, to inform people about what light pollution is, and how to reduce it.
Of course astronomers suffer from light pollution, but there are a lot of other “victims” as well — a very simple example is my neighbor’s light shining in my bedroom, keeping me from having good sleep if I don’t wear a mask (how nice for a guy!)… There also is a case in the United States where a front hedge was lit by a very bright light that the landowner refused to turn down… until the light blinded a car driver once night, and he didn’t see the landowner’s son coming out, and he hit him to death… 🙁
IDA Québec’s website is still in its infancy, but it should develop gradually as we all put some energy into it. Those who read French will find a little more content for now; eventually, the whole site will be bilingual.
Please visit http://www.idaquebec.org regularly to learn what you can do to fight against light pollution, and how you can approach your municipal authorities with a template for regulation against it.
We do not advocate turning all lights off at night; we advocate smarter lighting. Hence our slogan: “From bright light to right light”.

Comment on Mark Bratton’s Guide to Herschel Objects by Andrew Fazekas

Andrew Fazekas — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 22:45:35 +0000

This one is going to be a vital reference for deep sky observers and a keeper for sure.

Comment on Interactive Slide Show of 7 Amazing Exoplanets by Andrew Fazekas

Andrew Fazekas — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 22:42:55 +0000

Awesome run of illustrations! This goes to show that the role of the space artist is vital in bringing these distant worlds to life. Miller is one of the best!

Comment on Jaymie Matthews Asks: Where will Avatar 2 be set? by Interactive Slide Show of 7 Amazing Exoplanets

Interactive Slide Show of 7 Amazing Exoplanets — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:10:18 +0000

[…] you were inspired by Jaymie Matthews‘ impressive Townsend lecture “Where will Avarar 2 Be Set?” you may want to check out this gorgeous slide show of the seven most amazing exoplanets. Produced by […]

Comment on Mark Bratton’s Guide to Herschel Objects by Marc Ricard

Marc Ricard — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 02:56:04 +0000

What an achievement Mark, Congratulations!

Comment on Comet Hartley Animation by Andrew Fazekas

Andrew Fazekas — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 15:50:57 +0000

Absolutely amazing footage of this icy visitor gliding in front of the stars. Congratulations Marc!