The Journey of Awakening: Living Essence
Journey of Awakening Storytelling Series - Living Essence EventOn a serene evening under the celestial dome of the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre, we gathered for...
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Sounds in Space
The one thing that people always mention to me as being scary is the sound of a pretty terrifying object: a black hole.
Gravitational Waves
Up until the first confirmed gravitational wave (GW) direct detection by LIGO/Virgo in 2015, researchers have relied almost exclusively on electromagnetic (EM) radiation (i.e. light) to study...
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Understanding Spectra
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...
Magnetism
MAGNETISMHappy 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...
Planets & Other Worlds
Eclipses and Exoplanets
Discover how exoplanets are related to an event that captured the attention of people on Earth around the globe.
The Solar Cycle
Our Sun goes through periods of activity on a roughly 11 year cycle from solar minimum to solar minimum (or solar maximum to solar maximum)....
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Space Exploration
Learn how space exploration can have direct impacts on human life on Earth.
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...
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Cosmic Night: (Super) Novas (19+)
Cosmic Night: (Super) Novas (19+) Recap!
Understanding Spectra
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...
