Observing the Night Sky
The nights have been getting longer, which means more time to observe the night sky. For this blog, I want to go through some helpful...
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Galaxies Far, Far, Away: Science Behind Science Fiction
Our theme for the month of May is the science behind science fiction. I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about my favourite science...
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Gravitational Waves
Up until the first confirmed gravitational wave (GW) direct detection by LIGO/Virgo in 2015, researchers have relied almost exclusively on electromagnetic (EM) radiation (i.e. light) to study...
Black Holes
Learn about the history of black holes, and current scientific discoveries.
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Redshift
From radio waves to gamma rays, astronomers are able to learn so much about astronomical objects based on the type of light observed from them....
The Multiverse
When scientists discuss the multiverse, they are referring to the idea that beyond our observable universe, many other universes may exist. What those universes look...
Planets & Other Worlds
Exoplanets
Our theme for the month of August is Exoplanets, planets outside of our Solar System. In March, the number of confirmed exoplanets climbed past 5000,...
Exoplanets
Imagine for a moment that you are an alien adventurer who has ventured far from home to explore our solar system (though you, an extraterrestrial,...
Space Exploration
Artemis II: Mission to the Moon
With the conclusion of Artemis I, we can begin to look ahead at Artemis II: the first crewed Artemis mission.
Back to the Moon
It has been over 50 years since humans last stood on the Moon's surface. Learn about upcoming missions that will take us back to the...
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Artemis II: Mission to the Moon
With the conclusion of Artemis I, we can begin to look ahead at Artemis II: the first crewed Artemis mission.
Redshift
From radio waves to gamma rays, astronomers are able to learn so much about astronomical objects based on the type of light observed from them....