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| Abbreviation | RASC |
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| Formation | 1868 |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | promote astronomy and allied sciences |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
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Membership | 5100 members, 30 centres |
Official language | English, French |
President | Michael Watson |
Main organ | JRASC |
Staff | 6 at society office |
| Website | www |
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.