Summer night sightseeing: The Coathanger, Tweedledee and Tweedledum
Take a tour of the summer night sky, through the Coathanger asterism, as well as the Tweedledee and Tweedledum clusters.
Jun 30, 2021
Stars & Deep Sky
Great spring galactic adventures
Trek through Leo and Boötes this spring to find a treasure trove of galaxies hidden in plain sight.
Apr 01, 2021
‘Running’ the Messier marathon
It’s one all-nighter, 110 objects, and a pretty awesome feather for any visual astronomer’s cap. Here are some tips on running the Messier marathon.
Feb 18, 2021
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
Exoplanet and star take on Cree names
An exoplanet and its home star now bear Cree names on international maps after a Canada-wide contest saw the labels rise to the top.
Mar 10, 2020
Heart Nebula, love in the night sky
Valentine’s Day. The perfect time for a candlelit dinner, a box of chocolates — or perhaps, if the skies are clear, a wee bit of stargazing.
Feb 14, 2020
The Sky That Nearly Stands Still
Why do some constellations linger, while others quickly exit the celestial stage?
Aug 31, 2016
Time for T
A recurring nova in Corona Borealis might be getting ready to blow.
Apr 27, 2016
Aldebaran Occulted!
The brightest star in Taurus winks out in daylight.
Apr 10, 2016
