Tag: meteors
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From the Big Bang to beyond: the astronomical origins of the universe – part 3
In our previous post, we discussed the formation of stars from condensing balls of gas within interstellar nebulae, to the formation of open clusters of hundreds of sibling stars using images taken from the observatories in Killarney Provincial Park. In this post, we will discuss how planets and life arose from the debris of star…
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Summer meteor showers
Is there anything more peaceful than lying on your back on a warm summer night, gazing up at the stars, and seeing a meteor fly past you? You can see this phenomenon for yourself this summer during the Perseid Meteor Shower on the nights of August 12-13.