The Pink Mountain Aurora Adventure
In the last few months you may have noticed an increase in Northern Lights action, with intense displays. I hope you had a chance to […]
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Aurora, a Solar Eclipse and a Venus Transit
Amazing weather has made the last couple of weeks an absolute dream for observing, with clear skies, warm temperatures and no pesky insects. The northern
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A Partial Lunar Eclipse and Spectacular Saturn
With the partial solar eclipse taking place on May 20 it seems only fitting to back it up with a partial lunar eclipse. A little
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A Tale of Two Star Parties
For most northern astronomers, summer is either solar observing, or waiting for the return of the autumn night skies. The other option is to head
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Galaxy Hunting with Binoculars
The new year is well underway and the weather has been a bit unpredictable, to say the least – from warm and cloudy, to a
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January’s Cosmic Jewels
Here comes another year with plenty of amazing sights for the cosmic tourist in this great northern land of ice and snow. Now if the
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April Cosmic Showers; Fire in the Sky
Wondrous views await the cosmic tourist in the month of April. The end of March and the first two weeks of April are sometimes referred
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Social Media and Sweet Aurora
I have been waiting for a couple of weeks for a strong auroral show so that I could test out a new camera.
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Mountain Adventures and New Friends
As spring approaches, the Yukon night skies sizzle with cosmic happenings. The weather has offered us a few nights of reprieve with well above normal
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200 Billion Stars and Counting
April is upon us, and even though the weather is warm, and the sky is cloudy. People always ask, “What is an northern astronomer to
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Thanksgiving For Clear Skies
After a rather busy weekend down at the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Center for the Erik’s Main Event consumer electronics show, [what day are we on
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A Feast For the Eyes in October’s Skies
Discover the beauty of Yukon’s autumn constellations. Observe the transition from summer to winter constellations under the clear night skies.
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Fire in the Sky
Astronomy and all its wonders are fascinating regardless of where you are or how much equipment you have. Every year we do the family holiday
Transit Adventures & Summer Observing
The night sky has all but disappeared leaving local amateur astronomers with only solar and lunar observing. There are many perks to solar observing using
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Solar Eclipse Party in Whitehorse
Observers report: Planning a solar eclipse party is a relatively simple affair. The first priority is your observing site, as you have to make sure
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Dance of the Planets
Experience the celestial spectacle in the Yukon night sky. Catch a glimpse of Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn in all their glory.
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From Down Under to Northern Night Sky Wonders
Experience the awe of yukon astronomy with enthusiastic Australian visitors. Unforgettable night of deep sky observing and aurora watching.
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Springtime Galactic Encounters
With springtime soon to arrive, Yukon astronomers are gearing up for the event of the year: galaxy hunting season. Unlike game hunting, you don’t need
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Gearing Up for Christmas
With Christmas soon arriving I am usually bombarded with emails enquiring, what is the best gift this season for a budding Yukon amateur astronomer? The
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Starfest 2010, Summer Star Parties and The Solar Express
Summertime is here, and it is going to be a rip-snorting good time, astronomically speaking, that is. Let’s get started with holidays and star parties.
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