Edmonton RASC now has a dedicated page just for volunteers. Go to the Members’ Area and click on the Volunteers tab to see what’s there.
You’ll find useful links to forms and resources, information about events and projects needing volunteers, and more.
Get Ready for Northern Prairie Star Party 2025!
UPDATE: April 27, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable autumn weekend under the stars at the annual Northern Prairie Star Party (NPSP) at Black Nugget Lake Park campground. NPSP 2025 will run from Tuesday, September 16 to Sunday, September 21, 2025, with most of our group activities planned for Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20. It is being held at the Black Nugget Lake Park located about an hour’s drive from Edmonton. The campground is also the location of our Black Nugget Lake Observatory. Bring your telescope and your sense of wonder for stargazing under seriously dark skies (Bortle Scale 3).

RASC Regular Meeting, April 14, 2025
Members’ Night (Open Mike Night!)
Zeidler Dome, TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 142 St NW Edmonton
7:30 PM (MST), Meeting begins, including speakers, AstroImaging Corner, and other RASC news.
FREE and open to the public.
This is a hybrid meeting. You may attend in person or remotely using Zoom.
RASC Members will give short presentations on their recent projects!
Contact the president if you would like to make a presentation.
** Please note that this meeting may be recorded and posted on youtube. By joining you agree to becoming part of this recording. **

Stargazing In-Person May 2 9:30-11:30+pm
In-person Fri May 2 9:30-11:30+ pm. Bring your scope/binocs/eyes. I will bring extra eyepieces, Moon map

International Astronomy Day, Saturday May 3, 2025
Details concerning Sidewalk Astronomy will be posted later.*
*All outdoor events are weather dependent.
Having trouble using your telescope? Bring your telescope to our clinic for assistance.

RASC Regular Meeting, May 12, 2025
Seeing Through Things: The Invisible Solar System
Zeidler Dome, TELUS World of Science Edmonton, 11211 142 St NW Edmonton
7:30 PM (MST), Meeting begins, including guest speaker, AstroImaging Corner, and other RASC news.
FREE and open to the public.
This is a hybrid meeting. You may attend in person or remotely using Zoom.
Seeing Through Things: The Invisible Solar System
Guest Speaker: Dr. Martin Connors, Athabasca University

Stargazing and Observing Basics Wed May 21, 7 pm
Zoom: Wed May 21, 7 pm. For in-person sessions, look for notices on FB and astro-email
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Gear For Sale, Miscellaneous Small Parts Free
Before you buy something new or succumb to ordering from EBay, Kijiji, Amazon/Ali-Express, you might be able to find it here for less. Members can post their gear here for personal sale, drop me a note.
This is a membership perk service, but non-members are welcome to purchase items $100 or more. Sales from donated/non-personal items go to Centre programming.
Next major swap meet at the September Northern Prairie Star Party.
Contact Alister at scopemedic@edmontonrasc.com.
Most transactions will take place at a monthly meeting.