The Solar Cycle
Our Sun goes through periods of activity on a roughly 11 year cycle from solar minimum to solar minimum (or...
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Planets & Other Worlds
James Webb: Other Worlds
Exoplanets are the first thing people tend to think of when thinking about worlds that are not our own. They...
Exoplanets
Our theme for the month of August is Exoplanets, planets outside of our Solar System. In March, the number of...
Cutting Edge Discoveries
Sounds in Space
The one thing that people always mention to me as being scary is the sound of a pretty terrifying object:...
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)...
Black Holes
Learn about the history of black holes, and current scientific discoveries.
Fundamental Ideas
Magnetism
MAGNETISMHappy New Year! I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the Space Centre. For January and February, our special events will...
What is the Summer Solstice?
The summer solstice happens in June every year, though the exact calendar day varies. Find out what exactly the summer...
Redshift
From radio waves to gamma rays, astronomers are able to learn so much about astronomical objects based on the type...
From Our Perspective On Earth
Over 40 Years at the Space Centre
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: OVER 40 YEARS AT THE SPACE CENTREIf you’ve ever visited the HR MacMillan Space Centre, then chances are...
Celebrating 55 Years
Celebrating 55 Years of Bringing Impactful Space Science to British Columbia and BeyondAs a not-for-profit organization with a mission to...
Fall Equinox 2023
Find out when the fall equinox 2023 is, what it means, and how it’s related to the Harvest Moon.
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