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Fall Equinox 2023
Find out when the fall equinox 2023 is, what it means, and how it’s related to the Harvest Moon.
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Stellar Lifecycles
Being an infrared telescope, the James Webb is able to see through clouds of dust where newborn stars and planetary systems hide.
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The Perseids Meteor Shower 2023
It’s an exciting time of year for stargazing and space enthusiasts as the annual Perseids meteor shower is set to put on a dazzling display in August.
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Celebrating Tanabata 2023
One of the best parts about being based in Vancouver is the opportunity to celebrate diverse cultural events. Maybe you’ve heard about Tanabata, the Japanese festival that is currently being celebrated in Japan and other places around the world. Find out what Tanabata is, the story behind it, and how to celebrate Tanabata 2023 in…
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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). During this cycle, the Sun varies between minimum and maximum periods of activity.
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James Webb: Other Worlds
Exoplanets are the first thing people tend to think of when thinking about worlds that are not our own. They are important to study because these extra-solar systems can teach us about how planets and their systems evolve and change overtime. This, in turn, can help us understand why our own solar system is the…
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What is the Summer Solstice?
The summer solstice happens in June every year, though the exact calendar day varies. Find out what exactly the summer solstice is, when summer solstice is in Canada this year, and what the cultural significance of this astronomical event is around the world.
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Constellations: The Patterns in our Sky
Something we talk about a lot here are the constellations and asterisms we see in the night sky. If I asked you to think of a constellation, you might think of the Big and Little Dippers. Those two patterns are actually something called an asterism.
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Asian Heritage Month in Canada
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Find out what makes this month special, how Asian Canadians have contributed to space science, and how to celebrate Asian Heritage Month 2023.
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Science Behind Science Fiction: Star Wars Edition
This month we are looking at the science behind science fiction, which means I get to talk a bit about Star Wars. If you haven’t seen The Empire Strikes Back, some minor spoilers are going to follow below.