Star Finder: The David Lane Astronomy Outreach Program
Meetings of Halifax Centre are from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM on the FIRST SATURDAY of the month (except July and August). There may be exceptions if the date falls on a holiday weekend. All meetings and special sessions are recorded and are accessible on the RASC Halifax Centre YouTube channel.
Time: June 6th, 1:00 PM Atlantic (12:00 Noon, Eastern)
Place: Room AT101, The Atrium,Saint Mary's University or by Zoom
We would love to see you at Saint Mary's University. However, if you are a distant member or would prefer not to attend at this time, you can attend via Zoom. If there is a change in location at SMU, we will notify members beforehand.
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Public Meeting
Welcome & Introductions - David Hoskin
Photo Montage - David Hoskin
Keynote Speakers - Michelle Lane, Tiffany Fields and Mackenzie Hayduk
Star Finder - The David Lane Astronomy Outreach Program
Our featured talk in June will be an engaging and interactive introduction to Star Finder: The David Lane Astronomy Outreach Program at Saint Mary’s University. Launched in 2025, the program provides teachers with the knowledge, resources and activities they can use to inspire their students (perhaps future members of RASC?) about the magic of the night skies. After a brief introduction from Michelle Lane about the vision she and David had when they proposed the concept to Saint Mary’s University, you’ll hear from members of the Saint Mary’s team who developed and now deliver the Star Finder Program. Expect Tiffany Fields and Mackenzie Hayduk to get you thinking as they draw you into a Star Finder activity and challenge you to reach for the stars. Then, you’ll hear from teachers inspired by the Star Finder materials to give you some concrete examples about the ways they’re bringing the resources to life. This presentation will be of particular interest to RASC members interested in astronomy education and outreach, and the opportunity to inspire and cultivate the next generation of amateur astronomers and RASC members.
