What do Star Wars, scavenger hunts, and giant foam creatures have in common? The Styrogirls, of course. Earlier this month, we had the absolute pleasure of collaborating with the Styrogirls for our May the Fourth Be With You event, where they...
What a night it was at the Space Centre for our Cosmic Nights: (Super) Novas! On Thursday, September 19th, we transformed our venue into a stellar playground for adults, complete with drinks, mingling, and a galaxy of activities. A special shout-out to our program...
BRIGHT LIGHTS: A SPACE DRAG EXTRAVAGANZA! What an incredible night it was at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre for Bright Lights! We celebrated an unforgettable evening of drag performances and cosmic wonder, blending the glamour of drag with the awe-inspiring beauty of...
Understanding SpectraJuly, 2024Hi, I’m Marley, the Astronomer here at the Space Centre. In September, we will debut the film 5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI. 5000 Eyes is about the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) mounted on the Mayall Telescope...
FROM THE OUTER RIM TO OUR DOME: ‘MAY THE FOURTH’ AT THE SPACE CENTRE This May 4th, the Space Centre was buzzing with more than just stars and planets—it was alive with the Force! Fans dressed as their favorite Star Wars characters joined us for a...
