Tag: astronomy
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Eyes on the skies — April
Welcome to the Ontario Parks “Eyes on the Skies” series. This space (see what we did there?) will cover a wide range of astronomy topics with a focus on what can be seen from the pristine skies found in our provincial parks. For those of us in Ontario, April is that transition month between winter…
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Eyes on the skies – February
Welcome to the Ontario Parks “Eyes on the Skies” series. This “space” will cover a wide range of astronomy topics with a focus on what can be seen from the pristine skies found in our provincial parks. The month of February brings the promise of both warmer weather and clearer skies. So grab a cup…
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Stars over Killarney 2022 recap: an Ontario Parks event 4.5 billion years in the making
Stars over Killarney is an annual festival celebrating the connection between the beauty of Killarney Provincial Park with an element of astronomical knowledge. This year’s theme, “From the Earth to the moon, Mars, and beyond!” celebrated the connection between the wondrous geology of Killarney and the study of the moon, Mars, and asteroids. Take a look…
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Eyes on the skies — October
Welcome to the Ontario Parks “Eyes on the skies” series. This will cover a wide range of astronomy topics with a focus on what can be seen from the pristine skies found in our provincial parks. October is a month of transition as the last few warm days depart and we prepare ourselves for winter.…
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Featured constellations: a water bearer, flying horse and southern fish
In last month’s featured constellations, we discussed Sagittarius, Capricornus and Delphinus. In our September edition, we discuss Pegasus the flying horse (moose or baseball diamond), Aquarius the water bearer, and Piscis Austrinus the southern fish.
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Stars over Killarney 2022: from the Earth to the moon, Mars and beyond!
Stars over Killarney is an annual festival celebrating the connection between the beauty of Killarney Provincial Park with an element of astronomical knowledge. This year’s theme is “From the Earth to the moon, Mars, and beyond!”. Come join us on our exploration of how the Earth’s geology helps us to understand the moon and planets…
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6 far out reasons to visit Killarney Provincial Park
With its pink granite cliffs and shimmering lakes, Killarney Provincial Park is beloved for its awe-inspiring views. But for some of its most memorable sights, we have to leave the stratosphere behind. Here are some ways to add a slice of deep space exploration to your next visit to Killarney.
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Eyes on the skies — July
Welcome to the Ontario Parks “Eyes on the Skies” series. This space (<– see what we did there?) will cover a wide range of astronomy topics with a focus on what can be seen from the pristine skies found in our provincial parks. July has finally arrived. Summer is the perfect time to escape the…
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The Milky Way Galaxy
On a clear dark summer or winter night, you can see a cloudy band of light traversing the sky. This light is known as the Milky Way. The Milky Way actually has nothing to do with dairy. Instead, it’s the term for the light of hundreds of millions of stars that are so far away…