Dark Sky Preserve
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Manitoba provincial park gets dark-sky designation from astronomical societySpruce Woods Provincial Park was designated as Manitoba's first 'dark-sky preserve,' parks minister Jeff Wharton said Wednesday.ScienceAug 31, 2022
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Another spectacular aurora borealis lights up Alberta sky: ‘This was a good event’For the second time in less than a month, a vivid aurora borealis sent purple, pink, teal and green hues dancing and shimmering across the night sky in Alberta.CanadaNov 4, 2021
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University of Alberta dark sky preserve observatory a first for Western CanadaAlbertans 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.ScienceJan 16, 2021
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‘It’s never been done before’: Outdoor planetarium in Quebec uses augmented reality to view the night skyUsing a special headset, they look up and view illustrated images of stars and constellations which overlap the actual night-time sky.EducationJun 30, 2018
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Turn out the lights: Bon Accord seeking dark sky designationA town just north of Edmonton hopes staying in the dark will light the way to a more prosperous future. Bon Accord is seeking dark sky designation in an attempt to attract stargazers and business.EnvironmentMar 10, 2015
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