The next monthly meeting will be on March 13th at 7:30pm.
Meet-up Link: https://www.meetup.com/astronomy-131/events/306619827/
Date: Thursday, March 13th, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Location: Simon Fraser University Burnaby Room AQ3149
Topic: Observational Basics Masterclass
Speaker: Robert Conrad (President RASC Vancouver)
Bio: Robert Conrad is currently the President, Observing Director and Education Co-director of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (@ Vancouver). He has taught two courses at SFU through their continuing education program and offers frequent online courses and workshops on Observational Astronomy. His area of focus is teaching the art and science behind starhopping, a method used to locate celestial objects and how to locate comets and asteroids. Outside of astronomy he is an avid wildlife and mountain photographer as well as a learning and development and educational consultant.
Abstract: In this interactive session (using a Socratic method of inquiry), Robert will provide a toolkit of resources that will enhance your observational and astrophotography pursuits if you are experienced and if you’re a beginner it will save you years of trial and error and thrust you at a level beyond most amateur astronomers. Get the most out of this event by attending in person (also since the total lunar eclipse will take place after the meeting if it’s mostly clear). Prepare some questions since this won’t be your typical one-way lecture!