Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
AbbreviationRASC
Formation1868
TypeNonprofit
Purposepromote astronomy and allied sciences
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Location
  • Canada
Membership
5100 members, 30 centres
Official language
English, French
President
Michael Watson
Main organ
JRASC
Staff6 at society office
Websitewww.rasc.ca

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. There are about 5100 members from coast to coast to coast, and internationally. The membership is composed primarily of amateur astronomers and also includes numerous professional astronomers and astronomy educators. The RASC is the Canadian equivalent of the British Astronomical Association.