Tag: stargazing
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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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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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Do the skies need our protection?
Stars as seen in midnight’s gaze Stars shining upon shoreline’s haze Guiding us, teaching us with stories manifold About ourselves, stars speak, from birth till old. Their permanence ties us to days gone by But to hide their secrets, they still do try To gaze upon them brings dreams of futures bright But to see…
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7 ideas for romantic in-park dates
Valentine’s Day can be about more than roses and champagne. Why not surprise your loved one(s) with a trip to the great outdoors? It’s a great opportunity to get in touch with nature and spend some quality time together. If you’re not sure where to go, we’ve got you covered! Take a look at some…
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Featured constellation: Orion
For thousands of years, humans have looked up at the stars. The stars helped them try to understand their purpose, and the role they play in our lives. To help memorize the different stars, patterns of connect-the-dot figures were created by many different cultures. Today, we recognize 88 official patterns or “constellations” of stars. Today…
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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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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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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…