The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) is a national, non-profit, charitable organization devoted to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences.
At present, there are 30 local branches of the Society, called Centres, in towns and cities across the country from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Victoria, British Columbia, and as far north as Whitehorse, Yukon.
At regular meetings, well-known professional and amateur astronomers give lectures on a variety of topics of current interest.
Some members take part in regular observations of variable stars, lunar occultations, sunspots, meteors, comets, and other phenomena; others develop special skills such as astroimaging at workshops.
The RASC publishes a number of books and periodicals, and issues awards to recognize accomplishments in astronomy and outreach activities.
The annual Observer's Handbook (2021: ISBN 978-1-927879-23-8) can be found in observatory control rooms and astronomers' reference shelves worldwide.
code - JRASC), continuously published since 1907, is a bi-monthly periodical that features articles about Canadian astronomers, activities of the RASC and its Centres, and peer-reviewed research papers.
Explore the Universe Guide; An Introduction to the RASC ETU Certificate Program (ISBN 978-1-927879-09-2) is a book for the casual backyard astronomer who is thinking about getting serious.