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Welcome
to Astronomy North • Your Official Source for Skywatching News
and Information in Yellowknife, Canada
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Astronomy
North and the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre
are proud to present A Night Under
the Stars in Yellowknife, NWT
Join
James Pugsley of Astronomy North for a closer look at
the nature and culture of Canada’s northern skies.
This fun and free evening of discovery will take you
on a tour of the Universe using Astronomy North’s
virtual planetarium and, weather permitting, you can
explore the moon, planets, distant galaxies and more
using Yellowknife’s biggest telescopes! |
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MYSTERIES
OF THE
AURORA BOREALIS
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Mysteries
of the Aurora Borealis is an unforgettable
introduction to Canada’s northern lights
that will amaze and entertain skywatchers
of all ages. Discover the colours, shapes,
stories and mysteries of the aurora, learn
how to take your very own aurora photos! |
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| PRESENTATION
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TREASURES
OF
THE ARCTIC SKY |
| Treasures
of the Arctic Sky takes you on a journey
to familiar planets, constellations, nebulas
and galaxies – a showcase of
cosmic treasures you can see from your own
backyard! Learn about auroras, sundogs,
noctilucent clouds, satellite spotting and
more! |
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Wednesday,
Mar 19, 2008
MYSTERIES
OF THE
AURORA BOREALIS
Prince of Wales
Northern Hertiage Centre
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
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STARGAZING
Mapping the stars above Yellowknife, Northwest
Territories |
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ASTROQUEST
Astronomical
answers to frequently asked questions |
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ATMOSPHERE
There's
more to the sky than meets the eye |
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