Star Gazing

• Perseid meteor shower peaked for Saskatchewan stargazers over the weekend

  Although the peak night has passed, the meteor showers last until the end of summer and experts are encouraging those interested to keep and eye out.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2023
  
• Perseid meteor shower to light up Manitoba skies

  Depending on how far out of the city and away from light pollution one is, watchers can expect to see between 30 and 60 meteors per hour Sunday night into dawn.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2023
  
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• ‘You must have a look at this’: Jupiter, Venus align for spectacular display over Okanagan

  Turn your attention to the stars this week, where you can see two of the brightest planets in the sky come together. Jupiter and Venus are creating a spectacle in the sky.

  Science

  Mar 1, 2023
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• Potential overabundance of satellites in space could impact view of stars: article

  Starlink has launched thousands of satellites as part of its plan to improve global internet access. However, this plan could affect the ability to stargaze.

  Canada

  Jan 16, 2021
• University of Alberta dark sky preserve observatory a first for Western Canada

  Albertans will soon have a chance to study the stars — and just about anything else in the night sky — thanks to a generous donation to the University of Alberta Augustana Campus.

  Science

  Jan 16, 2021
• Okanagan stargazers delighted by Comet NEOWISE: ‘It’s a very rare opportunity’

  Experts predict that we will be able to see the comet for another week as it travels away from the sun.

  Jul 21, 2020
• ‘It’s never been done before’: Outdoor planetarium in Quebec uses augmented reality to view the night sky

  Using a special headset, they look up and view illustrated images of stars and constellations which overlap the actual night-time sky.

  Education

  Jun 30, 2018
• Perseid meteor shower to put on dazzling show over Vancouver Thursday night

  NASA says the shower will be one of the best potential meteor viewing opportunities this year, with an onslaught of amazingly fast and bright meteors being most noticeable on Aug. 11 and 12.

  Weather

  Aug 10, 2016
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• Reaching for the stars: Moncton High School gets new observatory

  Science teacher James Mosher hopes to create an astronomy course at the school so students can get even more exposure to studying the stars.

  Education

  Jun 10, 2016
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• Apps to get your kids outside this long weekend

  If you are having trouble prying your kids away from their devices and enjoying the great Canadian outdoors, don’t worry – there’s an app for that.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2015