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Transit of Venus
Jane and I are planning to go up to Dawson City next week. We hope to take in the transit. You can…See More
This is why I love outreach
A note from a lady who attended our recent Moon and Saturn viewing in Maffeo Sutton:Hello Garland…See More
Jeff Wenschlag's photo was featured
NGC 3628
Part of the Leo Triplet. About 35 million Light Years distant.Taken on March 24 2012 at Nanaimo…
Randall (Randy) Krall's photo was featured
NGC 4565 "Needle" Galaxy
I took this LRGB image in the early hours of the morning of May 14, 2012. It was a whim after…
Jeff Wenschlag posted a photoNGC 3628
Part of the Leo Triplet. About 35 million Light Years distant.Taken on March 24 2012 at Nanaimo…
Jeff Wenschlag's photo was featured
Witch Head Nebula
Combination of data from Dec. 1st 2011 and Jan. 26 2012 for a total of 5 hours exposure. Every min.…
Jeff Wenschlag posted a photoWitch Head Nebula
Combination of data from Dec. 1st 2011 and Jan. 26 2012 for a total of 5 hours exposure. Every min.…
Nanaimo Astro Photography Group
Want to take pictures of the night sky, either with or without a telescope?As we mentioned at our…See More
Partial Solar Eclipse at Maffeo Sutton Park
May 20, 2012 from 4:30pm to 7pm
On May 20, there will be a partial solar eclipse viewable from Nanaimo as the moon moves between us…See More
Randall (Randy) Krall posted a photoNGC 4565 "Needle" Galaxy
I took this LRGB image in the early hours of the morning of May 14, 2012. It was a whim after…
StarWalk & Telescopes at Westwood Lake at Westwood Lake
May 11, 2012 from 9pm to 11:45pm
Hello fellow stargazers,We are doing a "StarWalk" at Westwood Lake on Friday, May 11 where we will…See More
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Canada Day Solar Viewing & Astronomy Display
July 1, 2012 from 11am to 3:30pm – Maffeo Sutton Park
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17th Annual Island Star Party
July 20, 2012 at 6pm to July 22, 2012 at 7pm – Bright Angel Park
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Transit of Venus
Posted by Mark Hird-Rutter on May 29, 2012 at 5:02pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Jane and I are planning to go up to Dawson City next week. We hope to take in the transit. You can see the whole thing from there because the sun does not set until very late. Wish us clear skies.
I'm taking my TV85 and my camera so I…
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Posted by Garland Coulson on May 29, 2012 at 1:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A note from a lady who attended our recent Moon and Saturn viewing in Maffeo Sutton:
Hello Garland and others whose names I didn't get.
It was a PLEASURE to meet…
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Posted by Garland Coulson on May 17, 2012 at 2:28pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Three Eclipsing Binaries
Posted by Carl Savage on April 7, 2012 at 8:04pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Blue and Orange Craters On Mercury
Posted by Garland Coulson on March 26, 2012 at 10:15pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
NASA's Mercury' Messenger has found some intriguing colors to some craters on Mercury - blue and orange!
The…
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Advice From the Moon
Posted by Ryan Clark on March 20, 2012 at 9:14pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Live life to the fullest
Be someone to look up to
Don't be phased by difficulties
Take time to reflect
Enjoy a little space
Honor the cycles of nature
Light up the night!
Aloha from Hawaii
Posted by Ryan Clark on March 20, 2012 at 8:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Well, I am in Hawaii for Spring Break on the big island. Dad did a run in Hilo then we went to the Imaloa Astronomy Centre at the university. The centre was split into parts and discussed the Hawaiians and the stars. Then there were deep space…
ContinueDark Skies Debate on Nanaimo Forum
Posted by Garland Coulson on March 10, 2012 at 8:10pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
When we announced our new Nanaimo Dark Skies Project, it caused a lot of debate in the Nanaimo Information forum. Have a look at what people are saying about…
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