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
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Randall (Randy) Krall posted a photo
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…
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
Ryan Clark posted a status"Nanaimo Astronomy Society youtube account
http://www.youtube.com/user/NanaimoAstronomy"
Carol Currie is attending Garland Coulson's eventAstronomy Day at Harbourfront Library at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library
April 28, 2012 from 10am to 4pm
The Nanaimo Astronomy Society and the Harbourfront Library celebrate astronomy day with an event…See More
Carol Currie is attending Garland Coulson's eventEarth Day - Dark Sky Project at Bowen Auditorium
April 22, 2012 from 11am to 3:30pm
The Nanaimo Astronomy Society and the Nanaimo Dark Sky Project have been invited to participate in…See More
Venus Transit Of The Sun
June 5, 2012 from 3pm to 7pmPartial Solar Eclipse
May 20, 2012 from 1:30pm to 7pm
Carol Currie is attending Garland Coulson's event
"Measuring The Stars" Presentation & Regular Meeting at Beban Social Complex
April 26, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm
Regular Meeting Everyone is welcome at the free regular meeting of the Nanaimo Astronomy Society.…See More
Astronomy Day at Harbourfront Library at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library
April 28, 2012 from 10am to 4pm
The Nanaimo Astronomy Society and the Harbourfront Library celebrate astronomy day with an event…See More
"Measuring The Stars" Presentation & Regular Meeting at Beban Social Complex
April 16, 2012 from 7pm to 8pm
Regular Meeting Everyone is welcome at the free regular meeting of the Nanaimo Astronomy Society.…See More
Randall (Randy) Krall's photo was featured
NGC 4631 "Whale" Galaxy & Companion Galaxy NGC 4627
I have seen these 2 galaxies called the "Whale & Pup" as well if I'm not mistaken. They reside…
Randall (Randy) Krall posted a photoNGC 4631 "Whale" Galaxy & Companion Galaxy NGC 4627
I have seen these 2 galaxies called the "Whale & Pup" as well if I'm not mistaken. They reside…
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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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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…
Continue 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…
ContinueNanaimo Light Pollution Committee Forming
Posted by Garland Coulson on February 28, 2012 at 4:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Nanaimo Astronomy Society is concerned about local light pollution. Not only because it destroys our view of the night sky and disconnects us from the universe, but also for it's high monetary and environmental cost and impact on the health…
Continue Voyager Project
Posted by Ryan Clark on February 21, 2012 at 3:21pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
Our school librarian asked for us to do a "passion project", where we pick a subject and write a question about that subject that you want to answer. I chose The Voyager 2 spacecraft. My question is: "How did the Voyager 2 spacecraft change my…
ContinueHelp Shape Our Society's Future
Posted by Garland Coulson on February 2, 2012 at 1:21pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
The Nanaimo Astronomy Society's direction and day to day management are provided by a dedicated group of volunteers who serve on the Board of Directors. Without them, the club would cease to exist.
Due to…
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