Planets

• Where Canadians can view a rare 6-planet lineup next month

  Here is where Canadians will be able to view a rare celestial event as six planets line up in the evening sky, mostly visible to the naked eye, in February.

  Canada

  Jan 21
  
• 3 Alberta universities receive $25M in funding for quantum physics research

  Three Alberta universities are pooling their resources to investigate the fundamentals of quantum science, with a focus on driving innovation decades from now.

  Science

  Jun 15, 2023
  
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• Model solar system creates interactive experience across Lethbridge

  Travelling to outer space may not be realistic for the average person, but the Lethbridge Astronomy Society is bringing a little piece of the solar system down to Earth.

  Education

  Sep 14, 2021
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• Saturn has rings that ‘wiggle’ and a slushy, ‘fuzzy’ core, scientists say

  Researchers used Saturn's rings to figure out what's happening inside its massive, slushy core.

  Trending

  Aug 18, 2021
• Jupiter, Saturn to line up in ‘Christmas star’ conjunction of planets

  Jupiter and Saturn will appear to merge in the night sky into one bright 'star' on Monday, Dec. 21.

  Trending

  Dec 18, 2020
• These astronomers have a new way to find distant planets — including some like Earth

  Astronomers think they can predict where yet-undetected planets may reside in the same way you might guess which pieces are missing from a partially completed puzzle.

  Science

  Nov 15, 2020
• First-ever ‘family’ photo shows two planets orbiting a young star

  A telescope has captured the first-ever 'family portrait' of a young star and its two planets.

  Trending

  Jul 23, 2020
• February the perfect time for Manitobans to catch glimpse of Venus in the night sky: expert

  According to one expert, for the next week to 10 days, Manitobans may also have a shot at seeing a much more elusive planet — Mercury.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2020
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• Reality check: Can Mercury retrograde really affect your life?

  For astrology lovers, Mercury retrograde means bad communication and problems with technology.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 25, 2019
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• Life on Mars was possible 4 billion years ago, say Western University researchers

  A new international study led by Western University suggests that life in our solar system, particularly on Mars, was possible much earlier than previously accepted. 

  Science

  Jun 24, 2019