Tag: astronomy
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Don't miss November's lunar eclipse
Stargazers: the skies have something special in store for you this week! On the morning of Friday, November 19, observers from Ontario will be fortunate to see a partial lunar eclipse.
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From the Big Bang to beyond: the astronomical origins of the universe – part 2
In our previous post, we discussed the Big Bang and the formation of galaxies, globular clusters, and supernovae remnants using images taken from the observatories in Killarney Provincial Park. In today’s post, we will explore how stars are born and start their lives.
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November's digital download
Sneaking out of your tent in the middle of the night to stare up at the stars… is there anything better? There’s no substitution for witnessing a starry sky firsthand, but this month’s FREE digital download is a good start! Have you ever looked up at the night sky and wondered “how did it all…
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The spooky celestial history of Halloween
Boo! The scariest night of the year is almost upon us. As we celebrate Halloween with costumes, trick-or-treating, and plenty of scares, let’s take a look at the history behind this spooky day.
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From the Big Bang to beyond: the astronomical origins of the universe – part 1
This post kicks off a four-part photographic journey into the history of our universe! Read on to explore the key events that led to the formation of our provincial parks and the natural world we live in. Have you ever stared up into a starry sky and wondered “how did it all begin?” Today we…
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Featured constellations: a fish, a ram and a triangle
In last month’s edition, we discussed Pegasus, Aquarius and the southern fish, Piscis Austrinus. This time, we will discuss the more popular northern fish (Pisces), Aries the Ram, and Triangulum the Triangle.
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Featured constellations: Madoodiswan, Noondeshin Bemaadizid, and Madoodoowasiniig
In this month’s featured constellations, we will discuss two Anishinaabek constellations that are prominent at this time of the year: Madoodiswan (the Sweat Lodge) and Noondeshin Bemaadizid (the Exhausted Bather).
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Annular Eclipse
At the early sunrise on June 10, some viewers in northern Ontario will have the chance to witness what is known as an Annular Eclipse.
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The galaxies: a partially solved mystery – part 2
In our previous discussion on galaxies, we briefly described how we came to understand galaxies as unique oases of stars amidst the vast cosmic desert. Now, we will embark on a journey to discover the origin and composition of galaxies and their diversity as well as a further understanding of our own galaxy — the…