In last month’s featured constellations, we discussed the Summer Triangle, Scorpius, and Scutum. This month, we’ll discuss Sagittarius, Capricornus, and Delphinus. Last month’s constellations are included on the sky chart below for reference.
On July 17, 2018, Lake Superior Provincial Park was officially recognized as a nationally certified Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, becoming our second provincial park to earn this prestigious designation.
Are you a sunset-chaser? It shouldn’t surprise you that some of the best views of brilliant colours are in our own provincial parks.
Did you know Killarney is one of only two provincial parks with an observatory? And the park observatory, which hosts a variety of astronomy programs throughout the summer, recently got an upgrade!
Learning about the sun, moon, stars, planets, and beyond is a rewarding experience that makes your park visit all the richer. Being able to identify the stars and constellations brings a familiarity with the mysteries of the cosmos. Knowledgeable observers may even use the stars to navigate, just as our ancestors have for thousands of … Continue reading Astronomy for beginners
Did you know that the speeds of sound and light can provide us with a lot of useful information?
Is there anything more peaceful than lying on your back on a warm summer night, gazing up at the stars, and seeing a meteor fly past you? You can see this phenomenon for yourself this summer during the Perseid Meteor Shower on the nights of August 12-13.
Did you know you can determine your directions without a compass or GPS? It would be wonderful if we had a built-in system to help us tell direction. If we did, it would probably have saved many lives who became lost by travelling away from safety rather than towards it. Humans are not very good … Continue reading How to tell direction without a compass
It’s International Day of Forests! Ontario Parks protects a collection of breathtakingly beautiful forests from across the province. Each will be brimming with signs of life as the snow melts and temperatures warm. Let’s take a look at five unique forests you can visit this spring.
Winter skies aren’t known for their colour. While a crisp layer of snow will brighten any landscape, we associate the colder months with dreary grey clouds. It’s not just in our heads; winter does come with fewer clear days. During the colder months, the upper atmosphere is often warmer than the air at ground level. … Continue reading Winter is the best time for sunset-lovers
