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The Andromeda galaxy, our neighbour
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November 9, 2016
Autumn is the ideal season for observing our distant cosmic neighbor, the Andromeda galaxy. It’s the only galaxy that’s easily visible to the naked...Read more
Meteorites, those rocks falling from the sky!
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November 2, 2016
Behind the scenes at our institutions, there are all kinds of individuals who cultivate the art of understanding and caring for our live collections...Read more
Spot the ISS: It’s easy!
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October 3, 2016
One hundred years ago powered flight was in its infancy: aircraft sightings were exciting and rare, but by the mid-twentieth century, commercial...Read more
We are all made of stars
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September 14, 2016
The magnificent grandeur of the cosmos summons our fascination, our imagination, and our apprehension, as do the majestic objects that occupy it...Read more
Get ready for two spectacular August appulses
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August 17, 2016
Two spectacular planetary appulses are set to take place near the end of the month: On the evening of August 24, Mars will appear about four degrees...Read more
One planet, two moons and thousands of rocks
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June 10, 2016
Mars shines brilliantly in the sky this summer, and at the Planétarium. To mark the opening of two new shows, A Day on Mars , and Asteroid: Mission...Read more
Mars blazes as it prepares for opposition May 22
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May 18, 2016
For the past month, night owls and early risers have doubtlessly noticed a dazzling, orange star-like object shining in the south. That object is the...Read more
On May 9, Mercury passes in front of the Sun
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May 5, 2016
On May 9, 2016, the tiny planet Mercury will pass directly in front of the Sun. For more than 7 hours, its miniscule round form will appear...Read more
A leap of faith
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February 25, 2016
Civil timekeeping is founded on astronomical cycles: Our year is based on the time it takes Earth to orbit the Sun, and our days are based on the...Read more
