Welcome to the Ontario Parks “Eyes on the Skies” series. This will cover a wide range of astronomy topics with a focus on what can be seen from the pristine skies found in our provincial parks. December brings some of the darkest skies of the year. Take advantage of this great opportunity to go out … Continue reading Eyes on the skies — December
Welcome to the Ontario Parks “Eyes on the Skies” series. This space (see what we did there?) will cover a wide range of astronomy topics with a focus on what can be seen from the pristine skies found in our provincial parks. While spring “technically” begins in March, most of us living in cold climates … Continue reading Eyes on the skies — May
Today’s blog comes from Senior Marketing Specialist Sarah McMichael-Chen. My most memorable camping memory didn’t come from a crackling campfire, a panoramic lookout, or a stunning sandy beach. It happened at 3:00 am at Lake Superior Provincial Park. As I stumbled out of my tent for a late-night bathroom break, I noticed something different about … Continue reading Health benefits of dark skies
When looking towards the centre of our Milky Way Galaxy, we can catch sight of many beautiful objects in the sky. M8 (the Lagoon Nebula) and M20 (the Trifid Nebula) are just two of the notable objects that can be seen with a large pair of binoculars or a telescope.
Most of us live by our calendars to keep our schedules straight. But did you know the calendar has astronomical origins? While the constellations were, largely, created to help people remember significant star patterns, they have plenty of other uses. One of these is for the formation of the calendar.
Located three hours from Toronto, Killbear Provincial Park is an iconic summer vacation destination for many Ontarians. Now those who love Killbear can visit the park when it’s cloaked in white! Here are 5 reasons you need to make a winter trip:
Seeing the magnificent Northern Lights is a bucket list item for any nature lover. But did you know that the Northern Lights are caused by charged particles from the Sun? The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is the name given to an often-ethereal band or curtain of faint light seen towards the northern horizon. Generally, … Continue reading The Northern Lights
Wakami Lake Provincial Park lies in the heart of northeastern Ontario’s Boreal Forest. Four hours from Sault Ste Marie and 5 hours from Sudbury, this park is the epitome of nature. Wakami Lake is quiet and far from busy highways and city lights. The night skies are filled with stars and off-grid camping allows you to … Continue reading 5 reasons to visit Wakami Lake Provincial Park
Today’s post comes from Will Morin, Professor of Indigenous Studies at the University of Sudbury and Bruce Waters, former educator at the McLaughlin Planetarium and founder of the Killarney Provincial Park Observatory. It’s time we learn the astronomical traditions of the diverse Indigenous cultures in the Americas.
Today’s post comes from Dr. Gordon (Oz) Osinski, Professor of Planetary Geology/Earth and Planetary Materials Western University [1] and Bruce Waters, former educator at the McLaughlin Planetarium and founder of the Killarney Provincial Park Observatory. [2] Have you ever come to a beautiful beach and marveled at the spectacular pebbles scattered before you? They seem … Continue reading The splendor of Terra Firma meets the majesty of the heavens: Geology and planetary science in action
