You’ve been waiting for it all year, and Readers’ Choice Award voting will be open July 6-12, 2020.
Jul 03, 2020
Ever accidentally caught satellites in your astrophoto? Space journalist Elizabeth Howell has some tips on how to avoid them.
Jul 09, 2020
Get ready for July’s night sky with this guide to the planets in our Solar System.
Jun 29, 2020
This week is relatively quiet, but look forward to some close astronomical passes over the weekend.
Jul 05, 2020
Features
Limits of the sky
Managing editor Allendria Brunjes talks about limits — limits in the sky, in space, of our machines and bodies.
Jul 03, 2020
Fraught frontier
Satellite constellations are crowding the skies, causing conflict between astronomers, governments and businesses
Jul 08, 2020
SkyNews statement against anti-Black racism and discrimination
SkyNews supports protests and dialogue around the world aimed at addressing longstanding issues of racial inequality, and in particular anti-Black discrimination and violence.
Jun 09, 2020
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How to find satellites
Sometimes, it’s quite alright to get a nice satellite in your shot. Here are some tips on how to find the human-made orbital objects.
Jul 09, 2020
Melotte 15 by Dave Dev
A clear, crisp image of Melotte 15, taken by Dave Dev at last year’s Starfest, took the top spot in our Photo of the Week contest July 3, 2020.
Jul 06, 2020
Solar prominence by Jean Guimond
Jean Guimond’s image of a solar prominence was the hottest shot in the running, winning Photo of the Week.
Jul 05, 2020
Noctilucent clouds by Jeanine Holowatuik
Jeanine Holowatuik’s breaktaking image of noctilucent clouds won Photo of the Week June 26, 2020.
Jul 03, 2020
Cygnus Wall by Ryan Fraser
Ryan Fraser’s Cygnus Wall image took Photo of the Week June 19, 2020.
Jul 03, 2020
Iris Nebula by Stuart Heggie
With a clear stars and a well-executed shot, Stuart Heggie’s Iris Nebula won Photo of the Week June 12, 2020.
Jul 03, 2020
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- 02. The loneliest scientists
- 03. Beginner binoculars
- 04. Rendezvous with Bennu
- 05. Tech tuned to the cosmos
Observing
Penumbral lunar eclipse: July 4-5, 2020
The Moon will have a subtle shadow on the evening of July 4-5, 2020, as a penumbral lunar eclipse passes, visible from most areas in Canada.
Jun 25, 2020
What are the Eta Aquariids?
Learn about where the meteor shower comes from, where it is located in the sky and how best to observe the annual April-May event.
May 08, 2020
Exploring the Night Sky: Eta Aquariid meteor shower
While it’s a better meteor shower for Southern Hemisphere observers, the Eta Aquariids might reward Northern Hemisphere early risers with its fast-moving meteors as May begins.
Apr 27, 2020
Venus meets the Pleiades
Earlier this month, RASC members across Canada looked up and watched Venus as it crossed the Pleiades over the course of a few nights.
Apr 16, 2020
About the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) began as the Toronto Astronomical Club on December 1, 1868. The eight men who gathered to share their interests were not professional astronomers, just working-class citizens with a passion for astronomy.
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