SkyNews Magazine

04/20/2023

As of March 2023, SkyNews Magazine has ceased operations. We would like to thank all of the magazine's supporters throughout the years! We will miss bringing space news to your feed.

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03/01/2023

Take a binocular tour through the spring sky!
Alan Dyer concluded his quartet of seasonal tours of “Top 10 Targets” for binoculars with a wander through the spring sky.
https://skynews.ca/take-a-binocular-tour-through-the-spring-sky/

02/28/2023

Getting started with Electronically-Assisted Astronomy
EAA involves capturing and stacking (or averaging) images from a camera to create a pleasing ‘snapshot’ in just a few seconds or minutes.
https://skynews.ca/getting-started-with-electronically-assisted-astronomy/

02/27/2023

Why the Milky Way survey matters.
Observing the galactic plane is the best way for astronomers to understand the Milky Way.
https://skynews.ca/why-the-milky-way-survey-matters/

02/24/2023

Astrophotography for beginners:
A big focus among people starting out in astronomy is the ability to photograph the night sky. https://skynews.ca/astrophotography-for-beginners/

02/23/2023

Testing the StarField Géar115.
The Canadian company StarField Optics has expanded its Géar line with a new refractor offering the unique aperture of 115mm.
https://skynews.ca/testing-the-starfield-gear115/

02/22/2023

Astrophoto review: Paul Dopson’s Pacman Nebula!
In this column, we are going to look at the challenges that Paul Dopson had to overcome to produce his image of NGC 281: the Pacman Nebula.
https://skynews.ca/astrophoto-review-paul-dopsons-pacman-nebula/

02/21/2023

Andrew Saydjari discusses new Milky Way survey
SkyNews Editor Carina Ockedahl interviews Andrew Saydjari about a massive survey of the galactic plane of the Milky Way released earlier this year.
https://skynews.ca/andrew-saydjari-discusses-new-milky-way-survey/

02/20/2023

This Week’s Sky - February 20-28:
On Saturday, February 25, libration will shift Mare Crisium farther from the Moon’s edge. On the same evening, look closely for two dark patches positioned between Mare Crisium and the Moon’s edge.
More: https://skynews.ca/this-weeks-sky-february-20-28/

02/19/2023

All eyes on Quebec’s 45 year-old observatory
The Observatoire du Mont-Mégantic (OMM), which houses a Ritchey-Chrétien telescope, was opened in 1978.
https://skynews.ca/all-eyes-on-quebecs-45-year-old-observatory/

02/18/2023

2023 Star party calendar!
Events across Canada offer astronomy enthusiasts a chance to enjoy stargazing at its best.
Read more: https://skynews.ca/2023-star-party-calendar/

02/17/2023

Montreal-India team finds ancient galaxy radio signal.
When the signal was emitted, the galaxy was still forming stars and the Universe was only 4.9 billion years old.
Read more: https://skynews.ca/montreal-india-team-finds-ancient-galaxy-radio-signal/

02/16/2023

The mirror maker of Vaudreuil-Dorion!
Fullum is best known for his large creations — the result of his telescope-building capabilities and mirror-making skills.
Read more: https://skynews.ca/the-mirror-maker-of-vaudreuil-dorion/

02/15/2023

Light pollution obscuring stars faster than satellites data shows!
Research shows light pollution is worsening faster than what has been shown in satellite measurements of the Earth’s surface brightness at night.
Read more: https://skynews.ca/light-pollution-obscuring-stars-faster-than-satellites-data-shows/

02/14/2023

Building blocks of life found in coldest region of space
The research forms part of the Ice Age project, one of Webb’s 13 Early Release Science programs.
Read more: https://skynews.ca/building-blocks-of-life-found-in-coldest-region-of-space/

02/13/2023

This Week’s Sky: February 13-19
Weather permitting, take a look at the spectacular Orion Nebula on Feb. 17, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Read more: https://skynews.ca/this-weeks-sky-february-13-19/

02/10/2023

Dickinson took over the writing of SkyNews in the early 1990s, when it was a newsletter sent out by the CSTM. Read about Terence's contributions on SkyNews: https://skynews.ca/skynews-former-editor-terence-dickinson-dies-at-79/

Dickinson took over the writing of SkyNews in the early 1990s, when it was a newsletter sent out by the CSTM.

02/09/2023

Canada joins Mars sample return prep team!
NASA’s Perseverance rover aims to deliver rocks back to Earth by 2033; a Canadian will be involved in bringing these precious payloads home.
Read more: https://skynews.ca/canada-joins-mars-sample-return-prep-team/