| Name | Value |
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| Date of Issue | June 29, 2018 |
| Year | 2018 |
| Quantity | 985,000 |
| Denomination |
 PERMANENT™ (P).Current monetary value: $0.92. |
| Series | Astronomy |
| Series Time Span | 2018 |
| Printer | Colour Innovations |
| Postal Administration | Canada |
| Condition | Name | Avg Value |
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Mint - Never Hinged - Very Fine | View price |
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada with this booklet of 10 PermanentTM domestic stamps.
The date, time and coordinates of each photo, as well as the type of lens and camera settings used appear in the border of the stamp when viewed under a black light. The booklet contains two stamp designs, each featuring a stunning photograph of the night sky. One photo shows the Milky Way and the other is of the northern lights.
An ethereal band of light made up of the collective glow of hundreds of billions of stars, the Milky Way is the spiral galaxy that contains our own solar system.
Also known as aurora borealis, the brilliant colours of the northern lights appear when charged particles released by the Sun interact with the Earth’s magnetic field.
Founded in Toronto in 1868, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada promotes the study of astronomy and its allied sciences through its public outreach programs.
The booklet also includes an illustration of the Plaskett Telescope at the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, British Columbia, which celebrates 100 years in 2018.
Celebrate celestial majesty and honour the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada with this attractive Souvenir Sheet.
An out-of-this-world gift for stargazers of all ages, this souvenir sheet bears two PermanentTM domestic stamps, each featuring a stunning photograph. One photo shows the Milky Way and the other is of the northern lights.
An ethereal band of light made up of the collective glow of hundreds of billions of stars, the Milky Way is the spiral galaxy that contains our own solar system.
Also known as aurora borealis, the brilliant colours of the northern lights appear when charged particles released by the Sun interact with the Earth’s magnetic field.
Founded in Toronto in 1868, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada promotes the study of astronomy and its allied sciences through its public outreach programs.
Celebrate two wonders of the night sky and honour the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and with this Souvenir Sheet Official First Day Cover.
A great gift for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages, this handsome collectible bears two PermanentTM domestic stamps, each featuring a stunning photograph. One photo shows the Milky Way and the other is of the northern lights.
The stamps are postmarked in Calgary, Alberta, host city for the RASC’s 2018 annual general meeting. A pictorial cancellation depicts the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, British Columbia, which celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2018.
Founded in Toronto in 1868, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada promotes the study of astronomy and its allied sciences through its public outreach programs.
Do you remember gazing up on warm summer nights in search of the brightest star or watching for the glow of the northern lights in the cold dark of winter? These stamps take us back to those magical moments with awe-inspiring photos, by two Canadians, of the night sky’s tranquil beauty.
Issued on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, the pair pays tribute to the organization and its commitment to promote the study of astronomy through public outreach.
Matt Quinn’s photo of the Milky Way, as seen from Bruce Peninsula National Park in Ontario, is an example of how he connects with the natural world. “Photographing the stars makes me pay attention to the ebbs and flows of nature,” explains Quinn. “It reminds me to place my priorities on what truly matters.”
Alberta-based Alan Dyer’s photo of the northern lights over Churchill, Manitoba, is the result of decades of experimentation. Drawn to the ever-changing night sky, he relishes the immediate result that digital cameras have brought to his work. For Dyer, “looking up rekindles a childlike sense of wonder that can add so much enjoyment to our lives.”