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Fly by night
Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) doesn’t visit often. But the naked-eye wanderer stopped over in our skies in July, becoming the object of astrophotographers’ affections across Canada.
SkyNews Photos of the Year
See the best of Canadian astrophotography in our 18th annual photo contest.
Red Planet October
Three planets reach opposition over the course of two months, with Mars giving us its best opposition this decade.
Telescopic view of history
The Dorner Telescope Museum encourages a tactile learning experience through lenses of the past.
Admiring the Moon
For most of us, the Moon is the first astronomical object we noticed, and it’s a shame that it often has to endure the ire of stargazers. Here's an ode to the Earth's lunar companion.
Cosmos from the classroom
SkyNews explores post-secondary options to pursue astronomy in Canada. Includes a list of English universities offering related programs.
The astronomer’s bookshelf
Good books add an extra dimension to amateur astronomy. Here's our recommended literary starter pack.
Sky-Watcher mount review
New Sky-Watcher mounts provide grab-and-go portability.
