We are all made of stars
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September 14, 2016
The magnificent grandeur of the cosmos summons our fascination, our imagination, and our apprehension, as do the majestic objects that occupy it...Read more
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Get ready for two spectacular August appulses
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August 17, 2016
Two spectacular planetary appulses are set to take place near the end of the month: On the evening of August 24, Mars will appear about four degrees...Read more
One planet, two moons and thousands of rocks
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June 10, 2016
Mars shines brilliantly in the sky this summer, and at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium. To mark the opening of two new shows, A Day on Mars , and...Read more
Mars blazes as it prepares for opposition May 22
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May 18, 2016
For the past month, night owls and early risers have doubtlessly noticed a dazzling, orange star-like object shining in the south. That object is the...Read more
On May 9, Mercury passes in front of the Sun
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May 5, 2016
On May 9, 2016, the tiny planet Mercury will pass directly in front of the Sun. For more than 7 hours, its miniscule round form will appear...Read more
A leap of faith
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February 25, 2016
Civil timekeeping is founded on astronomical cycles: Our year is based on the time it takes Earth to orbit the Sun, and our days are based on the...Read more
How to surf gravitational waves
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February 18, 2016
Long ago in a galaxy far away, two black holes caught in a gravitational dance merged, causing a disturbance in the force... the gravitational force...Read more
Bowie’s Bolt: Asterism or constellation?
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February 3, 2016
After David Bowie’s passing, the media reported that a new “constellation” was created to honour the rock star . Can it really be? Constellations vs...Read more
Watch the Moon eclipse the giant star Aldebaran!
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January 18, 2016
Last year marked the start of a series of 49 occultations of Aldebaran. Each lunar month, from 2015 to 2018, the Moon will pass in front of the V-...Read more
The Geminids are coming… Best meteor shower of the year!
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December 10, 2015
Of all the annual meteor showers, the Geminids are among the most reliable and prolific. Each year at their peak, on December 14, they produce a...Read more
