The Solar Cycle
Our Sun goes through periods of activity on a roughly 11 year cycle from solar minimum to solar minimum (or...
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Planets & Other Worlds
James Webb: Other Worlds
Exoplanets are the first thing people tend to think of when thinking about worlds that are not our own. They...
Exoplanets
Our theme for the month of August is Exoplanets, planets outside of our Solar System. In March, the number of...
Cutting Edge Discoveries
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)...
Black Holes
Learn about the history of black holes, and current scientific discoveries.
Fundamental Ideas
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...
Redshift
From radio waves to gamma rays, astronomers are able to learn so much about astronomical objects based on the type...
The Multiverse
When scientists discuss the multiverse, they are referring to the idea that beyond our observable universe, many other universes may...
From Our Perspective On Earth
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...
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...
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...
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