Observing the Night Sky Hi, I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the Space Centre. 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 information on observing the night sky, which...
Mars What is happening with Mars? Hi, I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the Space Centre. Our theme this month is Mars, and as we head into the Martian winter, I wanted to check in on missions new and old – and take a look at the future. Mars 2020 Perseverance As of...
This image of Canada was made from 121 RADARSAT-2 images between May 1 and June 1, 2013. The colour variations represent changes in soil texture, roughness, and moisture levels. Earth Missions Hi, I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the Space Centre. Earth Day is...
Light Hi, I’m Rachel, the Astronomer here at the Space Centre. On Earth, our main source of light is the Sun. Solar radiation, or sunlight, provides the energy for photosynthesis – plants create sugars, which when digested, release energy. Some species of animals,...
