Calgarians can prepare to witness a total solar eclipse on April 8
On April 8, Canada will experience a majestic celestial event last witnessed in the country 45 years ago — a total solar eclipse.
Source: calgarysun.com
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'Ring of fire' solar eclipse will be visible over Calgary on Saturday
While the eclipse wont pass directly over Calgary, you should still be able to witness a partial blocking of the sun at around 10:30 a.m.
Source: calgarysun.com
Annular 'ring of fire' solar eclipse will dim Calgary sky on Saturday
While the eclipse wont pass directly over Calgary, you should still be able to witness a partial blocking of the sun at around 10:30 a.m.
Source: calgaryherald.com
Astronomy prof sees green comet as chance to study cosmic rarity in real time
Angry gods, or gift from the heavens? Students will glean all they can from ‘dirty snowball’ as it soars past Earth
Source: airdrietoday.com
Telescopic images of universe stun Calgary scientists
Scientists and space buffs around the world were glued to the NASA roll-out of images from the James Webb Space Telescope Tuesday morning.
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Rothney Astrophysical Observatory champions dark skies
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory will be hosting a space night, touting the benefits of dark skies for stargazing and wildlife.
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Source: calgary.ctvnews.ca
'Everybody likes astronomy': Looking back at 50 years of Calgary's Rothney Astrophysical Observatory
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory west of Calgary is celebrating 50 years in operation.
Source: calgary.ctvnews.ca
Mars has a moment: 3 missions to the red planet reignite debate
CALGARY, ALTA. -- Its the stuff of both cheesy sci-fi movies, and high-brow academic research…Is there (or was there) life on Mars? A trio of Martian missions arriving at the red planet this month will likely reignite the debate. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Amal orbiter has already arrived, and is orbiting Mars, as has the Chinese Tianwen-1 combination orbiter which is carrying a landing module as well. NASAs Perseverance rover is scheduled to land on the surface of Mars on Feb. 1...
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