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Publications and Products ofThe Royal Astronomical Society of CanadaObserver’s Calendar — 2007The award-winning RASC Observer's Calendar is your annual guideCreated by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and richly illustrated byphotographs from leading amateur astronomers, the calendar pages are packedwith detailed information including major lunar and planetary conjunctions,meteor showers, eclipses, lunar phases, and daily Moonrise and Moonset times.Canadian and U.S. holidays are highlighted. Perfect for home, office, orobservatory.Individual Order Prices:$16.95 Cdn/ $13.95 USRASC members receive a $3.00 discountShipping and handling not included.The Beginner’s Observing GuideExtensively revised and now in its fifth edition, The Beginner’s Observing Guide is for a variety ofobservers, from the beginner with no experience to the intermediate who would appreciate the clear,helpful guidance here available on an expanded variety of topics: constellations, bright stars, themotions of the heavens, lunar features, the aurora, and the zodiacal light. New sections include: lunarand planetary data through 2010, variable-star observing, telescope information, beginningastrophotography, a non-technical glossary of astronomical terms, and directions for building a properlyscaled model of the solar system.Written by astronomy author and educator, Leo Enright; 200 pages, 6 colour star maps, 16 photographs,otabinding.Price: $19.95 plus shipping & handling.Skyways: Astronomy Handbook for TeachersTeaching Astronomy? Skyways Makes it Easy!Written by a Canadian for Canadian teachers and astronomy educators, Skyways is Canadiancurriculum-specific; pre-tested by Canadian teachers; hands-on; interactive; geared for upperelementary, middle school, and junior-high grades; fun and easy to use; cost-effective.Skyways is complete with conceptual background; teacher information; student worksheets;resource lists; Canadian contributions to astronomy section; FAQs; and more. Written by Canadianauthor and RASC member, Mary Lou Whitehorne.Price: $16.95 Cdn (members); $19.95 Cdn (non-members)(includes postage and handling; add GST for Canadian orders)Shop On-Line at www.store.rasc.caSend cheque or money order to: RASC, 136 Dupont St, Toronto ON M5R 1V2 CanadaPlease allow 6-8 weeks for delivery. Orders outside Canada please remit in US Funds.Major credit cards accepted. Call the National Office toll-free at 1-888-924-7272 to place your order.(These products may also be available directly from your local Centre)