MonSFFA is excited to host guest speakers from the RASC  David Shuman and Paul Simard.

In April of 2024, weather permitting, Montreal will experience one of the most exciting astronomical events–a total solar eclipse!

We have invited David Shuman and Paul Simard to talk about their adventures chasing shadows. They will also explain how best to safely view the eclipse. We will also get to watch their mini-documentary, “Shadowchasers”.

David, a graphic designer by trade & avid amateur astronomer and photographer,  is a longstanding member and Board member of the RASC Montreal Centre.

He has had many experiences from NASA press credentials, photographing the Space Shuttle in 1994, to visiting the Keck, Gemini & Subaru telescopes in 2001.

My fascination with spaceflight has also allowed me to witness several unmanned launches from KSC in Florida to extensive knowledge of spaceflight & launch vehicles.

Along wih Paul Simard, he is co-creator of the Eclipse mini-documentary “Shadowchasers: The Great American Total Solar Eclipse” in 2017 shown at the 2019 RASC AGM.

Dave and Paul have given numerous public talks & 3-D film presentations at NEAF & in California.

Long time members will remember their previous presentations at Con*Cept and MonSFFA.