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The General Assembly of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada is being held this weekend. Lots of great presentations, and the Helen Sawyer Hogg Lecture Nathalie Ouellette was amazing. Looking
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Jupiter is often visible during the day, but without any reference, it’s difficult to find. Today it’s within the same field of view of the Moon in small binoculars, so
WOW! The Moon has an amazing P.R. Department! Tonight’s waning gibbous Moon, 99.1% illuminated.
Not much going on up there today. There’s a prominence separating at the bottom.
Below and to the left of the terminator is a star called HD 101242. It is a 7th magnitude star appearing in the constellation Virgo. 114 light years from our
In and around the Dunlap Observatory
10 years ago today was the last transit of Venus until 2117. We had a large crowd at the David Dunlap Observatory for the last chance in our lifetime to
Waxing crescent moon and some earthshine tonight. 18.1% illuminated.
Saw a total of 65. Had a virtual star party with Nicole who was watching from The Beach. SQM: 21:24 Temp: 24°C Humidity: 56% Wind speed: 0.0 km/h Two