All eyes on Ontario’s bright fireball
Astronomers and NASA had their eye on 2022 WJ1, a small asteroid on a collision course with Earth.
Nov 23, 2022
Observing
MAVEN eyes two types of aurorae above Mars
NASA’s MAVEN observed two different types of ultraviolet aurorae simultaneously.
Nov 22, 2022
Sámi: Looking for lost elements of night skies
Over the past couple centuries, much of Sámi sky lore has been lost, but what is known shows a culture that is intimately in tune with the land.
Jun 21, 2022
Old Norse: Reading into ancient sky stories
Despite mastering the night sky, many old Norse sky culture details have been lost over time
Jun 20, 2022
Orion: Seven stars, countless stories around the world
Visible from both hemispheres, the constellation commonly known in astronomy circles as Orion holds myriad meanings around the world
Jun 20, 2022
World Asterisms Project: Stories in the stars
A list of asterisms from hundreds of cultures around the world is now available through The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
Jun 20, 2022
How to explore spring galaxies from Canada
Springtime is galaxy season in Canada. Discover the myriad of distant galaxies overhead with these viewing tips
Feb 07, 2022
Comets: What they are and how to see them
The brightest comets are rare, often only visible from Earth for a brief time. How do you catch them?
Dec 06, 2021
Catch 2021’s best comet — Comet Leonard
If you live at a mid-northerly latitude, the coming week will provide a great opportunity to see Comet Leonard, the best-performing comet of 2021
Dec 06, 2021
