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January 6, 2023January 5, 2023 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2023 January 7 – 14

Sky at a Glance 2023 January 7 – 14

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2023 January 7 – 14 ~by Curt Nason Looking at a constellation it is easy to

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December 31, 2022December 31, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 Dec 31 – 2023 Jan 7

Sky at a Glance 2022 Dec 31 – 2023 Jan 7

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 December 31 – 2023 January 7 ~by Curt Nason This time of year the brilliant

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December 24, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 December 24 – December 31

Sky at a Glance 2022 December 24 – December 31

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 December 24 – December 31 ~by Curt Nason This week, check out the eastern sky

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November 25, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 November 26 – December 3

Sky at a Glance 2022 November 26 – December 3

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 November 26 – December 3 ~by Curt Nason The constellation of Taurus the Bull has

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November 18, 2022November 17, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 November 19 – 26

Sky at a Glance 2022 November 19 – 26

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 November 19 – 26 ~by Curt Nason Like Nate the pirate in the Overboard comics,

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November 11, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 November 12 – 19

Sky at a Glance 2022 November 12 – 19

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 November 12 – 19 ~by Curt Nason Orion can be seen getting out of bed

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November 4, 2022November 4, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 November 5 – 12

Sky at a Glance 2022 November 5 – 12

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 November 5 – 12 ~by Curt Nason I like to observe the sky at least

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October 28, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 October 29 – November 5

Sky at a Glance 2022 October 29 – November 5

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 October 29 – November 5 ~by Curt Nason Deep sky objects (DSOs), composed of star

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October 21, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance, 2022 October 22 – 29

Sky at a Glance, 2022 October 22 – 29

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 October 22 – 29 ~by Curt Nason The western side of the Square of Pegasus

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October 14, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 October 15 – 22

Sky at a Glance 2022 October 15 – 22

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 October 15 – 22 ~by Curt Nason With the Square of Pegasus appearing higher in

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October 7, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 October 8 – 15

Sky at a Glance 2022 October 8 – 15

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 October 8 – 15 ~by Curt Nason The Pleiades star cluster, which is located in

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September 30, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 October 1 – 8

Sky at a Glance 2022 October 1 – 8

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 October 1 – 8 ~by Curt Nason The Major League Baseball playoff season kicks off,

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September 23, 2022September 22, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 September 24 – October 1

Sky at a Glance 2022 September 24 – October 1

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 September 24 – October 1 ~by Curt Nason This is a good time of year

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September 16, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 September 17 – 24

Sky at a Glance 2022 September 17 – 24

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 September 17 – 24 ~by Curt Nason Salamanders aren’t the most noticeable of critters; you

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September 9, 2022September 8, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 September 10 – 17

Sky at a Glance 2022 September 10 – 17

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 September 10 – 17 ~by Curt Nason This is the time of year when the

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Weekly Sky at a Glance

  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 Aug 23 – Aug 30
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 Aug 16 – Aug 23
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 August 9 – August 16
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 July 26 – August 2

Useful Links

  • Time and Date
  • Heavens Above
    • Planetary Summary
    • Comet Summary
  • SkyNews.ca
  • Sky & Telescope
    • Weekly Sky at a Glance
  • EarthSky.org
  • SpaceWeather.com
  • NASA
  • NASA NightSky Planner
  • Hubble
  • Cleardarksky for Saint John
  • Metroblue (weather)
  • AccuWeather Astronomy
  • Space weather.com
  • John Walkers Sky Map
  • The Moon Right Now (USNO)
  • European Space Agency
  • Astronomy Picture of the Day
  • Stars Pronunciation Guide
  • Astronomy Tools
    • Cloud Forecast Saint John
  • Globe at Night
  • Solar Ham.net
  • RASC
    • RASC NB

Useful Apps

  • Stellarium
  • Redshift
  • SkySafari
  • SkyPortal
  • SkyView Free ~iOS
  • Sky Guide View Stars ~IOS
  • Sky Map ~Android
  • Polar Finder ~Android
  • Polar Scope Align ~IOS
  • PhotoPills

Library & Resources

  • SJAC Library
  • SignUp Sheet for Meetings
  • Newsletters
  • SJAC Downloads
  • Website & Outreach Stats
  • Resources
  • Social Media & Web Handouts

Astronomy by the Bay

  • Astronomy by the Bay
    • Learning the Night Sky
    • Star Hopping
    • Favourite Binocular Targets
    • “Sign Posts” for Navigating
    • Europa
  • Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy Course
  • Mini Star Party at Saints Rest

Star Parties

  • Fundy Stargaze 2025
  • Mt Carleton Star Party 2025
  • Star Parties in New Brunswick
    • Kouchibouguac Spring StarFest
    • COW Mactaquac Star Party
    • Mount Carleton Star Party
    • Fundy Park StarGaze
    • Kouchibouguac Fall StarFest

Members’ Contributions

  • Where to buy Astronomy Gear
  • Comet McNaught
  • Scaled Solar System Models
  • Kepler Space Telescope
  • The Search for Life ~Part 1
  • The Search for Life ~Part 2
  • Dave’s Observing Blog
  • Stargazing is Like a Box of Chocolates
  • Learning from the Lunar Landings
  • Monthly Messier Observing
  • Free Astronomy Workshops
  • Telescope Basics
  • Imaging the Moon
  • Astrophotography~Equipment
  • Astrophotography~Settings
  • Astrophotography~Images
  • Photographing the Night Sky
  • Equipment Basics
  • Finders and how to use them
  • The Moon
  • The Sun
  • Radio Jupiter
  • Building PFO Observatory
  • Night Time-Lapse Photography
  • Night Time-lapse Photography 2018
  • 360° Panos of the Night Sky
  • The Hiawatha Impact Crater
  • Astro Zoo
  • Maine Solar System Model
  • Milankovitch Cycles
  • Using Telescope Filters
  • Younger Dryas Cause & Effect
  • Index to Contributions

Courses

  • Free Astronomy Workshops
    • Telescope Basics
    • Imaging the Moon
    • Astrophotography~Equipment
    • Astrophotography~Settings
    • Astrophotography~Images
  • Learning the Night Sky
  • Photographing the Night Sky
    • Choosing the Right Equipment
    • Photographing the Moon
    • Photographing the Milky Way
    • Putting it All Together
  • Explore the Universe Astronomy Course
  • Night Time Imaging with Paul Owen
  • Beginner’s Guide to Astronomy
  • Exploring the Moon with Binoculars

Messier Observing

  • January Messier Objects
  • February Messier Objects
  • March Messier Objects
  • April Messier Objects
  • May Messier Objects
  • June Messier Objects
  • July Messier Objects
  • September Messier Objects
  • November Messier Objects
  • December Messier Objects
  • Messier Marathon Checklist
  • Ultimate Messier Object Log

Outreach

  • Outreach Events
    • Outreach~ 2016
    • Outreach~ Fall 2017
    • Outreach~ Summer 2017
    • Outreach~ Winter 2016-17
    • Outreach~Spring 2017
  • Moonlight Snowshoe Walk 2017
  • Astronomy Day at Rockwood Park 2017
  • National Star Party at Irving Nature Park 2017
  • Partial Solar Eclipse in Saint John
  • Fall Astronomy Day in Rockwood Park 2017
  • Observe the Moon Night 2017
  • National Astronomy Day 2018 at Irving Nature Park
  • Hampton Star Party
  • Fall Astronomy Weekend at INP
  • Fall Astronomy Day at INP 2022

Other Interesting Links

  • Saint John Naturalists Club
    • FB Page~Nature Saint John
  • Irving Nature Park
    • FB Page~Irving Nature Park
  • Destinations St. Martins
  • Hiking NB
    • FB Page~Hiking NB
  • Nature NB
    • FB Page~Nature NB
  • Rockwood Park
  • New Brunswick Museum
    • FB Page~NB Museum
    • Magnificent Rocks
  • Stonehammer Geoparks
    • Stonehammer FB Page
  • Fundy Geological Museum
  • New Brunswick Rock & Mineral Society ~FB Page
  • Nature Moncton
  • 15 Best Waterfalls-Tourism NB
  • Dark Sky Sites Canada
  • Discover Saint John
    • Events~ Discover Saint John
    • FB Page~Discover Saint John
  • Tourism New Brunswick
    • Explore NB

Imaging & Observing Links

  • Don Hachholz
  • Alan Dyer ~Amazing Sky
    • Amazing Sky ~Photos
  • Covington’s DSLR Notes
  • Clark Vision.com
  • Gary Seronik
  • Paul Owen
  • Emile Cormier
  • RASC NB Photos of the Month
    • Photos for 2019

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) is a national, non-profit, charitable organization with 29 branches (known as Centres) across Canada. It is one of the oldest and most respected organizations devoted to the advancement of astronomy and related sciences.

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RASC NB (New Brunswick Centre) is the Provincial branch of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. It shares astronomy through meetings, presentations, outreach, star parties, observing sessions, literature and media.

Photo of the Sun by Paul Owen.

Header photo by Paul Owen. 60mm hydrogen alpha solar telescope using a high frame rate CCD camera . 1000 frames stacked together in RegiStax, post processing with Photoshop.

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