Computers could give astronomers a badly needed helping hand
Machine learning has been around for decades, but with quantum computers and cloud storage quickly maturing, it will enter likely the mainstream in astronomy soon.
Jan 20, 2021
Author: Elizabeth Howell
How Canada is training the next lunar astronauts
This week in space news: Western University is poised to help train a Canadian going into lunar orbit.
Jan 08, 2021
Canadian camera to go on exoplanet hunting mission
Canadian technology will be flying on the Roman space telescope in 2025, on course to capture images of planets outside our Solar System.
Dec 16, 2020
A southern solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse will be passing over parts of South America on December 14.
Dec 03, 2020
New Moon allows Geminids to shine
The Geminids promise to give a great show this year as the prolific meteor shower peaks during a new Moon.
Dec 03, 2020
Arecibo’s end and Canada’s bright radio future
This biweekly column focuses on a trending news topic in Canadian astronomy. This week: as Arecibo sees last light, Canadian projects could help pick up the scientific slack.
Dec 02, 2020
Sky News This Week: November 18, 2020
A SpaceX spacecraft brings four astronauts into space, Europa may have less life-friendly origins for its famous water plumes, and “GoldenEye” observatory is facing more trouble.
Nov 18, 2020
The Canadian Space Agency wants your feedback
The Canadian Space Agency is looking for feedback on the country’s future in space exploration
Nov 13, 2020
Sky News This Week: November 5, 2020
In the news: Scientists spot a likely free-floating planet, the Canadian Space Agency asks for feedback on future exploration, and fresh data from a dead comet mission reveals cappuccino-like ice.
Nov 05, 2020
