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May 20, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 May 21 – 28

Sky at a Glance 2022 May 21 – 28

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 May 21 – 28 ~by Curt Nason By 10 pm the zigzag constellation of Draco

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May 13, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 May 14 – 21

Sky at a Glance 2022 May 14 – 21

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 May 14 – 21 ~by Curt Nason The Moon takes centre stage this week with

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May 6, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 May 7 – 14

Sky at a Glance 2022 May 7 – 14

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 May 7 – 14 ~by Curt Nason In the second century BCE the Greek astronomer

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April 29, 2022April 28, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 April 30 – May 7

Sky at a Glance 2022 April 30 – May 7

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 April 30 – May 7 ~by Curt Nason I was fascinated by the movie Hercules,

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April 22, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 April 23 – 30

Sky at a Glance 2022 April 23 – 30

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 April 23 – 30 ~by Curt Nason When people see a telescope that doesn’t look

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April 15, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 April 16 – 23

Sky at a Glance 2022 April 16 – 23

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 April 16 – 23 ~by Curt Nason With Easter happening this weekend let us look

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April 8, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 April 9 – 16

Sky at a Glance 2022 April 9 – 16

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 April 9 – 16 ~by Curt Nason In April we can start a long goodbye

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April 1, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 April 2 – 9

Sky at a Glance 2022 April 2 – 9

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 April 2 – 9 ~by Curt Nason Although Orion and his two dogs, Canis Major

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March 25, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 March 26 – April 2

Sky at a Glance 2022 March 26 – April 2

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 March 26 – April 2 ~by Curt Nason For stargazers, early spring means it is

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

Sky at a Glance 2022 March 19 – 26

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 March 19 – 26 ~by Curt Nason I regard Leo the Lion as the signature

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March 11, 2022March 10, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 March 12 – 19

Sky at a Glance 2022 March 12 – 19

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 March 12 – 19 ~by Curt Nason With Thursday being party time for many O’Revelers,

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March 4, 2022March 3, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 March 5 – 12

Sky at a Glance 2022 March 5 – 12

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 March 5 – 12 ~by Curt Nason This is a good time to search for

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February 25, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 February 26 – March 5

Sky at a Glance 2022 February 26 – March 5

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 February 26 – March 5 ~by Curt Nason Do you hear the wind? According to

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

Sky at a Glance 2022 February 19 – 26

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 February 19 – 26 ~by Curt Nason Let’s pay attention to the minority this week.

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February 11, 2022February 10, 2022 admin AstronomyLeave a Comment on Sky at a Glance 2022 February 12 – 19

Sky at a Glance 2022 February 12 – 19

This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2022 February 12 – 19 ~by Curt Nason Binoculars are great instruments for observing the brighter

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Weekly Sky at a Glance

  • 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
  • This Week’s Sky at a Glance, 2025 July 19 – Ju1y 26

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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