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Niagara Centre
Welcome to the homepage of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC), Niagara Centre. Since it was founded in 1890, the RASC has filled a special role in both amateur and professional astronomy. Today, it has almost 5000 members who share a passion for the night sky and make contributions to astronomy in many ways. The Niagara Centre, which is one of 27 Centres, or chapters, of the RASC, has been bringing astronomy to the citizens of the Niagara Region since 1960.
To learn more about Niagara Centre, please take a look at our latest Whirlpool publication. A printable Membership is also available in the “About” page if you would like to become an active member.
Next Meeting
Thursday 18th. February, 2010
Guest Speaker: William P. Suitor
Thunderball Rocketbelt
LaMarsh Room , Niagara Falls Library at 7:30pm.
Author appearance and booksigning
William P. Suitor author of the Rocketbelt Pilot's Manual
Powerpoint presentation all about the Rocketbelt and his more than 1,000 flights world wide. Who can forget the words of James Bond (Sean Connery) in the movie "Thunderball" as he tosses his rocketbelt into the trunk of his Aston Martin..."No well dressed man should be without one".
ROCKETBELT PILOT'S MANUAL:
A Guide by the Bell Test Pilot by William P. Suitor
ISBN 978-1-926592-05-3
This is the first and only publication that is a true description of the inside and outside view, step by step account of how a rocket belt works and why it was built. It covers everything from servicing and fueling to the actual learning step by step how to fly a Rocket Belt.
NEXT 2 Months at a Glance
February:
Thursday 4th. Workshop at AN Myer
Saturday 20th. Public Observing @ Fireman’s Park Niagara Falls
Thursday 18th.General meeting and Workshop @ Llibrary
Saturday 13th: Members Night
March:
Thursday 4th. Workshop at AN Myer
Saturday 13th. Members Night
Thursday 18th. General meeting and Workshop @ Library
Saturday 20th. Public Observing @ Heartland Forest Niagara Falls
Saturday 27th. March Earth Hour
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