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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…
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Over 40 Years at the Space Centre
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: OVER 40 YEARS AT THE SPACE CENTRE If you’ve ever visited the HR MacMillan Space Centre, then chances are you’ve interacted with some of our incredible staff. These dedicated people make it possible to create amazing experiences for our visitors year after year. We spoke to two of our longest-serving staff members to…
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Humans in Space
Humans in Space Hi, I’m Marley the astronomer here at the Space Centre. This month we are focusing on humans in space! With space agencies around the world developing their own space stations, and some looking at sending people to the Moon and beyond, the health and wellbeing of these astronauts is extremely important. The…
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Celebrating 55 Years
Celebrating 55 Years of Bringing Impactful Space Science to British Columbia and Beyond As a not-for-profit organization with a mission to create an accessible environment where all members of the community can come together and learn about space science, we are delighted to be celebrating a significant milestone. This month marks the 55th anniversary of…