Author: HR MacMillan Space Centre
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BRIGHT LIGHTS: A Space Drag Extravaganza!
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 space. Stellar Performances: Rose Butch (@rose.butch) brought fierce and unforgettable acts that dazzled…
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Understanding Spectra
Understanding Spectra July, 2024 Hi, 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 that will help scientists understand dark energy. In order to accomplish this,…
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From the Outer Rim to Our Dome: ‘May the Fourth’ at the Space Centre
Relive the excitement of the Space Centre’s ‘May the Fourth Be With You’ event with our blog recap!
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Eclipses and Exoplanets
Discover how exoplanets are related to an event that captured the attention of people on Earth around the globe.
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Space Centre Names New Director
The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society is excited to announce that Lorraine Lowe will be taking over as its new Executive Director.
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Magnetism
MAGNETISM Happy New Year! I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the Space Centre. For January and February, our special events will centre on the idea of magnetism. When you think about magnetism, you probably first think about a physical magnet like one you would put on your fridge, or maybe the North and South Poles…
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The 40th Anniversary of Canada’s First Astronauts
THE 40th ANNIVERSARY OF CANADA’S FIRST ASTRONAUTS Have you wondered when Canada’s very first astronauts were selected? This month marks the 40th anniversary of the first-ever team of Canadian astronauts, so we’re looking back at who the first Canadian astronauts were, how they were chosen, and the legacy they left for future astronauts in Canada.…
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James Webb – The Early Universe
James Web Space Telescope – The Early Universe Hi, I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the Space Centre. To end off this year, we are going to take one last look at the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). So far, we have explored stars, other worlds, and galaxies. This month, I thought we could take…
