Nanaimo Astronomy Society - Share the wonders of the universe...

Share the wonders of the universe...

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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Pal Virag commented on Garland Coulson's blog post 'SpaceWeather.com Review'

Yes, it is a great site for getting info about upcoming aurora activities etc. BTW, I have just checked the Sun with my solar telescopic device a couple of days ago, and finally - after a hiatus lasting nearly three years - there were some decent su…

yesterday

Garland Coulson added a blog post

SpaceWeather.com Review

SpaceWeather.com is an amazing web site that is full of information about the "weather" in the Sun/Earth environment.The data is updated daily and includes: Solar wind speed and density Solar flare and sunspot information Aurora alerts Earth magneti…

yesterday

Pal Virag added a blog post

Breaking News: Chris Hadfield will be the first Canadian to command the Interanational Space Station

Veteran CSA Astronaut Chris Hadfield will become the first Canadian commanding the ISS when he will spend six months aboard the space outpost between December 2012 and May 2013. (Dr. Robert Thirsk has been the first Canadian participating to the Spa…

yesterday

3 photos by Randall (Randy) Krall were featured

on Thursday

Randall (Randy) Krall added 2 photos to the album 'Planets - Jupiter'

on Wednesday

Randall (Randy) Krall added 13 photos to the album 'Luna'

9 more…

on Tuesday

A photo by Randall (Randy) Krall was featured

Moon_36_150X

These moon images were taken early in the morning of August 29, 2010. Each image comprises the best out of over 1500 frames from a 1 minute AVI file for each picture. They were stacked in Registax. A DMK webcam and Meade 8" SCT were used. I hope to…

on Monday

Garland Coulson updated an event

Nanaimo Astronomy Society Sept Meeting - Dr Arkos, "Apocalypse 2012, Fact or Fiction" at Paine Horticultural Centre

September 23, 2010 from 7:30pm to 9pm

Come out to our monthly meeting to learn more about the night sky and meet other star gazers and astro photographers. Our guest speaker will be Doctor Greg Arkos who will speak on "Apocalypse 2012 Fact or Fiction?" Guests and beginners welcome - t…

August 27

Pal Virag commented on Laurence Harry's photo 'red moon1'

Because of the smoke (due to the forest fires going on in BC)? (Last August I saw a gorgeous deep red Sun a way up in the sky - the sunlight was filtered through ash clouds coming from the Okanagan region.)

August 25

Pal Virag commented on Garland Coulson's blog post 'Jupiter Lost A Belt!'

I have just seen it myself - it is an odd sight.

August 25

Pal Virag commented on Garland Coulson's blog post 'Space Exploration Vs Humanitarian Aid'

Indeed, the (political and economical) benefit of space exploration far exceeds its cost. (Regarding the trapped miners in the country, Chile is currently seeking advice from NASA as to how to deal with the situation when a small group of people ar…

August 25

Garland Coulson updated an event

Reach for the Stars - Nanaimo Harbourfront Library at Nanaimo Harbourfront Library

September 11, 2010 from 10am to 5pm

Reach for the Stars with the Nanaimo Astronomy Society! Join us for Astronomy Displays in the Main Library. Listen to Captivating Speakers in the Second Floor Meeting Room. Speakers include Doctor Bill Weller " End of the Road, the Death of Stars.…

August 24

A discussion started by Garland Coulson was featured

New Header on Web Site

Thanks to Pal, we have a great new header on the web site! He sent it to me and I uploaded it today. Let Pal know what you think of it here or with a comment on his profile.

August 24

Garland Coulson added a discussion

New Header on Web Site

Thanks to Pal, we have a great new header on the web site! He sent it to me and I uploaded it today. Let Pal know what you think of it here or with a comment on his profile.

August 24

2 photos by Richard Fortier were featured

August 21

Richard Fortier added 2 photos

August 21

Gilbert L. Beaudry added a blog post

INCOME TAX DEDUCTION: NANAIMO ASTRONOMY SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP FEES

Income tax deductions for astronomy: The Nanaimo Astronomy Society Membership: 1. General Membership $20.00 2. Professional Membership $50.00 (optional but recommended) The Professional Membership supports the development of scientific adventure…

August 20

Gilbert L. Beaudry is attending Garland Coulson's event