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February 10, 2018 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance Feb. 10 – 17

Sky at a Glance Feb. 10 – 17

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 10 – 17  ~by Curt Nason The most inconspicuous of the zodiac constellations is faint

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February 3, 2018 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance Feb 3 – 10

Sky at a Glance Feb 3 – 10

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 3 – 10 ~by Curt Nason The constellation Hydra is the largest of the 88

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January 27, 2018January 27, 2018 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance Jan 27 – Feb 3

Sky at a Glance Jan 27 – Feb 3

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, January 27 – February 3 ~by Curt Nason Monoceros is a constellation that is easy to

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January 20, 2018 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance Jan 20 – 27

Sky at a Glance Jan 20 – 27

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, January 20 – 27 ~by Curt Nason There is one river seen from New Brunswick that

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January 13, 2018 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance January 13 – 20

Sky at a Glance January 13 – 20

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, January 13 – 20 ~by Curt Nason With Orion’s hourglass figure now above the horizon after

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January 6, 2018 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance Jan 6 – 13

Sky at a Glance Jan 6 – 13

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, January 6 – 13 ~by Curt Nason Around midnight in the first week of January the

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December 30, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance Dec 30 – Jan 6

Sky at a Glance Dec 30 – Jan 6

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, Dec 30 – Jan 6 ~by Curt Nason Before, or after, the flash of New Year’s

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December 23, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance December 23 – 30

Sky at a Glance December 23 – 30

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, December 23 – 30 ~by Curt Nason Having official constellations doesn’t prevent us from imagining our

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December 16, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance December 16 – 23

Sky at a Glance December 16 – 23

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, December 16 – 23 ~by Curt Nason This time of year many naturalists throughout the province

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December 9, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance December 9 – 16

Sky at a Glance December 9 – 16

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, December 9 – 16 ~by Curt Nason Perhaps the year’s best meteor shower radiates from near

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December 2, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance December 2 – 9

Sky at a Glance December 2 – 9

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, December 2 – 9 ~by Curt Nason Many naturalists are also avid environmentalists and, hence, strong

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November 25, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance Nov 25 – Dec 2

Sky at a Glance Nov 25 – Dec 2

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, Nov 25 – Dec 2 ~by Curt Nason Stock market-minded astronomers could be inspired by looking

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November 18, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance November 18 – 25

Sky at a Glance November 18 – 25

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, November 18 – November 25 November is a time for mid-evening whale watching while the large

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November 11, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance November 11 – 18

Sky at a Glance November 11 – 18

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, November 11 – 18 ~by Curt Nason Open clusters, sometimes called galactic clusters, are groups of

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November 4, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance November 4 – 11

Sky at a Glance November 4 – 11

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, November 4 –11 ~by Curt Nason Around sunset now the Pleiades star cluster is rising. Also

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Weekly Sky at a Glance

  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 Sept 13 – Sept 20
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 Sept 6 – Sept 13
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 Aug 30 – Sept 6
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 Aug 23 – Aug 30

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
  • 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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