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We are nonprofit group of amateur and professional astronomers in Nanaimo who share, learn and teach others about the night sky.

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Mark Hird-Rutter posted a blog post

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
2 hours ago
Profile Iconkim and Betty Barton joined Nanaimo Astronomy Society
3 hours ago
Garland Coulson posted a blog post

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
5 hours ago
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…
Friday
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…
Friday
Jeff Wenschlag posted a photo

NGC 3628

Part of the Leo Triplet. About 35 million Light Years distant.Taken on March 24 2012 at Nanaimo…
May 21
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.…
May 20
Jeff Wenschlag posted a photo

Witch Head Nebula

Combination of data from Dec. 1st 2011 and Jan. 26 2012 for a total of 5 hours exposure. Every min.…
May 20
Mark Hird-Rutter posted a photo

2011 Island Star Party

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May 18
Mark Hird-Rutter posted a photo

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2010 Island Star Party
May 18
Mark Hird-Rutter is now a member of Nanaimo Astronomy Society
May 18
Garland Coulson posted a blog post

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
May 17
Garland Coulson updated an event
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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
May 16
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…
May 15
Garland Coulson posted an event
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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
May 10
Ryan Clark liked Garland Coulson's event Venus Transit Of The Sun
May 9
Ryan Clark liked Garland Coulson's event Partial Solar Eclipse
May 9
Rob Smith is now a member of Nanaimo Astronomy Society
May 3
kim liked Garland Coulson's event Astronomy Day at Harbourfront Library
Apr 28
 

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Transit of Venus

Posted by Mark Hird-Rutter on May 29, 2012 at 5:02pm 0 Comments

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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This is why I love outreach

Posted by Garland Coulson on May 29, 2012 at 1:27pm 0 Comments

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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Nanaimo Astro Photography Group

Posted by Garland Coulson on May 17, 2012 at 2:28pm 0 Comments

Want to take pictures of the night sky, either with or without a telescope?


As we…

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Three Eclipsing Binaries

Posted by Carl Savage on April 7, 2012 at 8:04pm 0 Comments

Blue and Orange Craters On Mercury

Posted by Garland Coulson on March 26, 2012 at 10:15pm 0 Comments

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

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

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…

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Dark Skies Debate on Nanaimo Forum

Posted by Garland Coulson on March 10, 2012 at 8:10pm 0 Comments

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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