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Night sky
In the News: National Research Council Canada

Canada announces intention to become full member of international SKAO radio astronomy project

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Photo of Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) taken on Jan. 19, 2023 in Armenia

Angry gods, or gift from the heavens? UCalgary astronomy prof sees green comet as an amazing chance to study cosmic rarity in real time

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Meteor shower
In the News: Sudbury.com

Orionid meteor shower lights up night sky until end of November (Jeroen Stil)

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Star trails circle the Celestial South Pole

Building-sized asteroid flyby nothing to be concerned about

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James Webb image
In the News: CTV News Calgary

The power of this telescope is only limited by our imagination': Calgary scientists thrilled by Webb images (Phil Langill)

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Calgary at night
In the News: Calgary Herald

Calgarians urged to switch off, look up in Dark Sky Week (Phil Langill)

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Looking through telescope
In the News: Global News

Calgary astronomers hope Dark Sky event reduces light pollution (Phil Langill)

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Rothney Astrophysical Observatory at night

'Smart' outdoor lighting system envisioned for Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

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Stars in night sky
In the News: National Post

Among the stars: Meet the Canadian women making an impact in astronomy and physics (Brenda Matthews)

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Aurora borealis appearing over Prospect Lake, near Yellowknife NWT

ISIS-II space mission launched University of Calgary’s international reputation for auroral research

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