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Astronomy North Photo of the Week NEW!
A colourful new gallery featuring auroras, halos, stars, clouds and more! Check out the latest Astronomy North Photo of the Week! PHOTO OF THE WEEK

The International Year of Astronomy 2009
(IYA2009) is a global celebration of astronomy and its contributions to society and culture, stimulating worldwide interest not only in astronomy, but in science in general, with a particular slant towards young people. CHECK IT OUT IYA2009 CANADA PROGRAM

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Aurora Replays

Aurora Replays are short, downloadable videos showing the natural motion of auroras using time-lapse digital photography. Created by James Pugsley of Yellowknife, Canada, this footage is used to track geomagnetic activity in Earth's upper atmosphere. These low resolution videos have been donated to Astronomy North by the photographer and are free to download. We ask that you do not modify these videos in any way. For more information or to request a high resolution copy of an Aurora Replay for educational purposes, e-mail your name, telephone number, organization and how the video will be used to info@astronomynorth.com.

Image Library

Photos presented on this website with an Astronomy North logo are the property of Astronomy North with the consent of the photographer (James Pugsley) and may not be used by any external parties without the consent of the photographer. If you wish to purchase a high resolution photo please send your e-mail request, including all information regarding the publication/distribution of the photo, to info@astronomynorth.com.

Aurora Forecast

The Yellowknife Aurora Forecast is provided for the community of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories by the volunteers at Astronomy North. Using information that is available online combined with local knowledge of the northern sky, this forecast remains the only community-specific aurora forecast in the world. Our objective is to continue providing this service as a way of enhancing our community's connection the aurora borealis. If you have any questions or comments about this forecast, please send an e-mail to info@astronomynorth.com.

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Welcome to the New and Improved Astronomy North Website! We Are Continuing to Work Behind the Scenes To Prepare for the International Year of Astronomy in 2009! Watch For More Upgrades Later This Month!