Who is the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) – Niagara Centre?
Since its founding in 1890, the RASC has played a special role in amateur and professional astronomy. Today, it has more than 4900 members who share a passion for the night sky and contribute to astronomy in many ways. The Niagara Centre, one of the 29 Centres of the RASC, has been bringing astronomy to the Niagara Region since 1960. The Niagara Centre has 85 members from all across the Niagara Region.
Monthly General Meetings 2026
The RASC: Niagara Centre monthly meetings are held in the Forestview Wing of the Nature Centre. Beginners will meet from 6-7pm and the general meetings will be 7-9pm.
- Thursday, January 15
- Thursday, February 19
- Thursday, March 19
- Thursday, April 16
- Thursday, May 21
- Thursday, June 18
- Thursday, September 17
- Thursday, October 15
- Thursday, November 19
- Thursday, December 17
Public Star Nights
Clear skies permitting, the RASC: Niagara Centre will be at Heartland Forest just after sunset with their amazing telescopes to look at the Moon, planets, stars, galaxies and more! Free and fun for the whole family, you can find them just past the mini golf course.
- 2026 Evening Public Observing events will start after dusk – check back for dates & times for solar viewings
- These events are weather dependent, please check the RASC: Niagara Centre Facebook page for cancellations