Lecture Notes 2023
Where possible, we will add information about each lecture here
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May 1st
Ed Mizzi, Retired teacher and past president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, Hamilton branch, reminds us of "Relative Size" I promised to send a list of resources that you can share with your members. So I have included links and information below. This is not a comprehensive list but is plenty to get started.
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Planetarium Software.
1. Stellarium is a free application available on multiple platforms, including PC and Mac computers.
https://stellarium.org
2. Skysafari is one of the best apps for phones and tablets and there is a free version. Look for it on your phone or tablet, wherever you download apps.
https://skysafariastronomy.com
Websites
3. Time and Date is a great website, allowing you to check the Moon's phases, sunrise and sunset times, eclipses (lunar and solar) and much more.
https://www.timeanddate.com
4. Spaceweather is another great general purpose website. I signed up to get their announcements, a great way to keep up with current events.
https://spaceweather.com
5. NASA always has great and up to date information.
https://www.nasa.gov
6. The CSA (Canadian Space Agency) will keep you abreast of our own events and accomplishments.
https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/
7. The European Space Agency (ESA) has a great site as well.
https://www.esa.int
8. The RASC (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada) has great resources.
https://www.rasc.ca
Books, Magazines, etc.
1. Astronomy by Night was created recently as a replacement for SkyNews
https://www.astronomybynight.ca
2. The RASC produces an annual Night Sky Almanac, esp. good for beginners.
https://secure.rasc.ca/store/product/2023-night-sky-almanac-1
3. Explore the Universe Guide-3rd Ed is also great for beginners.
https://secure.rasc.ca/store/product/explore-the-universe-guide-3rd-edition
4. The Backyard Astronomer's Guide-4th Ed. is one of the best resources I have and good for beginners, intermediate and advanced amateur astronomers.
https://backyardastronomy.com
1. Stellarium is a free application available on multiple platforms, including PC and Mac computers.
https://stellarium.org
2. Skysafari is one of the best apps for phones and tablets and there is a free version. Look for it on your phone or tablet, wherever you download apps.
https://skysafariastronomy.com
Websites
3. Time and Date is a great website, allowing you to check the Moon's phases, sunrise and sunset times, eclipses (lunar and solar) and much more.
https://www.timeanddate.com
4. Spaceweather is another great general purpose website. I signed up to get their announcements, a great way to keep up with current events.
https://spaceweather.com
5. NASA always has great and up to date information.
https://www.nasa.gov
6. The CSA (Canadian Space Agency) will keep you abreast of our own events and accomplishments.
https://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/
7. The European Space Agency (ESA) has a great site as well.
https://www.esa.int
8. The RASC (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada) has great resources.
https://www.rasc.ca
Books, Magazines, etc.
1. Astronomy by Night was created recently as a replacement for SkyNews
https://www.astronomybynight.ca
2. The RASC produces an annual Night Sky Almanac, esp. good for beginners.
https://secure.rasc.ca/store/product/2023-night-sky-almanac-1
3. Explore the Universe Guide-3rd Ed is also great for beginners.
https://secure.rasc.ca/store/product/explore-the-universe-guide-3rd-edition
4. The Backyard Astronomer's Guide-4th Ed. is one of the best resources I have and good for beginners, intermediate and advanced amateur astronomers.
https://backyardastronomy.com
March 20th
Guelph University Physics Prof. Emeritus Ken Jeffrey
Fusion Technology, Past, Present and What’s to Come
Guelph University Physics Prof. Emeritus Ken Jeffrey
Fusion Technology, Past, Present and What’s to Come
The Announcement From NIF
Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR8jzTwV-2o
Explanatory Video
Fusion Energy Explained - Future or Failure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZsaaturR6E
Huge Projects
ITER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIRdKDMhGUQ
The National Ignition Facility
https://lasers.llnl.gov/about/how-nif-works
Small Fusion Enterprises
Why Nuclear Fusion is Closer Than You Think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNP8by6V3RA
Scientists Make Breakthrough in Nuclear Fusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR8jzTwV-2o
Explanatory Video
Fusion Energy Explained - Future or Failure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZsaaturR6E
Huge Projects
ITER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIRdKDMhGUQ
The National Ignition Facility
https://lasers.llnl.gov/about/how-nif-works
Small Fusion Enterprises
Why Nuclear Fusion is Closer Than You Think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNP8by6V3RA