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May 13, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance May 13 – 20

Sky at a Glance May 13 – 20

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, May 13 – May 20  ~by Curt Nason The constellation Coma Berenices, or Berenice’s Hair, is

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May 6, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance May 6 – 13

Sky at a Glance May 6 – 13

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, May 6 – May 13 ~by Curt Nason Last week we found the constellation Hercules by

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April 29, 2017April 29, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance April 29-May 6

Sky at a Glance April 29-May 6

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, April 29 – May 6  ~by Curt Nason The constellation Hercules is up in the east

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April 28, 2017September 11, 2019 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Astronomy Day at Rockwood Park

Astronomy Day at Rockwood Park

 International Astronomy Day was celebrated in Rockwood Park on April 29 with members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, the Saint John Astronomy

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April 22, 2017April 22, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance April 22 – 29

Sky at a Glance April 22 – 29

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, April 22 – 29   ~by Curt Nason April 24 -30 is International Astronomy Week, and

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April 15, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance April 15 – 22

Sky at a Glance April 15 – 22

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, April 15 – April 22 ~by Curt Nason With Jupiter being prominent in the east after

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April 8, 2017April 8, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance April 8 – 15

Sky at a Glance April 8 – 15

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, April 8 – April 15   ~by Curt Nason The spring star is springing up in

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April 1, 2017April 1, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance April 1 – 8

Sky at a Glance April 1 – 8

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, April 1 – April 8 ~by Curt Nason Around 1930 the International Astronomical Union finalized the

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March 25, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance March 25 – April 1

Sky at a Glance March 25 – April 1

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, March 25 – April 1 ~by Curt Nason What is the sign of spring for you?

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

Sky at a Glance March 18 – 25

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, March 18 – March 25 ~by Curt Nason This week we will take the path less

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

Sky at a Glance March 11 – 18

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, March 11 – March 18   ~by Curt Nason Two of the largest constellations are seen in the

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March 4, 2017March 4, 2017 admin Astronomy, Binoculars, Observing, Stargazing, TelescopesLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance March 4 – 11

Sky at a Glance March 4 – 11

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, March 4 – March 11     ~by Curt Nason This past week a fellow amateur

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February 25, 2017February 25, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance February 25 – March 4

Sky at a Glance February 25 – March 4

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 25- March 4 ~by Curt Nason As a kid, did you ever wonder where the

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February 18, 2017February 19, 2017 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance February 18 – 25

Sky at a Glance February 18 – 25

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 18 – 25 ~by Curt Nason Sometimes inspiration just doesn’t show up when I am

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

Sky at a Glance Feb 11 – 18

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, February 11 – 18  ~by Curt Nason In springtime they say that love is in the

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Weekly Sky at a Glance

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

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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