Why Do We Look Up At The Heavens? Join Space Place Canada & the RASC for an evening with Br. Guy Consolmagno PhD, the Pope’s Astronomer! Why do we look up at the heavens?

“Renewed interest in space education and immersive astronomy.” 🪐 With #ArtemisII inspiring a new generation, we need the infrastructure to match. 🇨🇦🚀
Join us this Thursday to keep the conversation going: www.eventbrite.com/e/why-do-we-...

🚨 IN THE NEWS: Kirsten Vanstone joined @CP24 today to talk about the urgent need for a new planetarium in Toronto! 🌌
As the old site is demolished, we are moving from advocacy to action to ensure Toronto’s scientific future. 📽️ Watch here: www.cp24.com/video/2026/0... #Toronto #Space

Why Do We Look Up At The Heavens? Join Space Place Canada & the RASC for an evening with Br. Guy Consolmagno PhD, the Pope’s Astronomer! Why do we look up at the heavens?

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“A state-of-the art planetarium will show how the Earth is just one of an uncountable number of other worlds.” – Bob McDonald. 🪐

We aren't just building a dome; we're building a gateway to the universe for students across Canada.
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#Astronomy #Education

🚨 THE NEWS IS OUT: Space Place Canada is calling for partners to bring a modern, world-class planetarium back to Toronto! 🌌

Check out the vision for our "next-century" facility. It’s time to fill the gap left by the McLaughlin.

Full story: www.spaceplacecanada.ca/news/ #Toronto #Space

Why Do We Look Up At The Heavens? Join Space Place Canada & the RASC for an evening with Br. Guy Consolmagno PhD, the Pope’s Astronomer! Why do we look up at the heavens?

From the author of the bestselling Turn Left at Orion! The legendary Brother Guy Consolmagno (President, Vatican Observatory Foundation) is coming to Toronto.
He will explore the big question: Why do we look up at the Heavens?
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#Science #Astronomy

'The crew is ready': Calgary-born astronaut to be voice link to Artemis II moon mission | CBC News Jenni Gibbons was always drawn to the stars. Now, the Calgary-born astronaut is set to take part in NASA's Artemis II mission, which will send humans to the moon for the first time in more than 50 yea...

Speaking of hard-working Canadians contributing to #Artemis II, let us not forget the critical role played by Jenni Gibbons, Jeremy Hansen's colleague and backup. Long hours of the same training as the others and needed to be ready to step in at any moment. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #calgary

'I'm excited to come back to Canada,' says Artemis astronaut Jeremy Hansen | CBC News Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his crew members received a standing ovation as they were welcomed back in Houston after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean on Friday, concluding the Artemis II m...

"Our" Jeremy Hansen has returned safely. 🇨🇦 Reflect for a moment on how that came to pass: it was decades of Canada being an excellent, reliable partner in global space exploration.

Hansen rocks!

Be proud, Canada.
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The McLaughlin dome is coming down, but Toronto’s passion for space isn't going anywhere. As Kirsten Vanstone told @CityNews reporter @AfuaBaah: it’s time to build what’s next.
Help us bring the stars back: toronto.citynews.ca/video/2026/0... 

#Toronto #SpacePlaceCanada #CityNews

You've probably been inundated by news about Artemis II, but how much of it has a truly Canadian perspective? Well here's some Artemis news you can use, through a Canadian lens, brought to you by our very own Canada Space Agency. Give it a try! www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/news/

Did you know that (weather permitting!) you can see the Orion space capsule launched by Artemis II with a modest telescope, perhaps from your own backyard? Links here to instructions as to when and where. spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

We’ve sold so many tickets we had to move to a larger venue! 🌌
Join Space Place Canada & RASC on April 23 for Why Do We Look Up at the Heavens? with “the Pope’s Astronomer” Guy Consolmagno.
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Did you know that when launching people to the Moon you need to pay attention to what the Sun is doing (aka space weather)? It's all about the radiation. While on Earth we might see it as pretty lights at night (aurorae), in space it's more serious than that. spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

SUCCESS! THE TOWER IS CLEAR! 🚀🔥

#ArtemisII is moon-bound, and Canada is on board! 🇨🇦🌕

Imagine watching this moment together, under a 360-degree dome in the heart of Toronto. This is the shared civic experience we are fighting for.

Let's bring the stars back to Toronto. #SpacePlaceCanada

Tomorrow, we look toward the Moon. 🌔
But in 1970, the Moon came to Toronto. Apollo 13's James Lovell at the McLaughlin Planetarium—a place that sparked a million dreams before closing 30 years ago.
Help Space Place Canada build the next great window to the universe. 🔭
#Artemis #Toronto #Astronomy

Why Do We Look Up At The Heavens? Join Space Place Canada & the RASC for an evening with Br. Guy Consolmagno PhD, the Pope’s Astronomer! Why do we look up at the heavens?

Everyone who’s heard Br. Guy Consolmagno says the same thing—he’s one of the most entertaining speakers ever! 🤩

Catch “the Pope’s Astronomer” live April 23 at Why Do We Look Up at the Heavens? 🌌 Tickets almost gone!

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Canadian Space Agency cancels lunar rover mission | CBC News As part of its 2026-2027 departmental plan, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) has cancelled its ambitious lunar rover that would have landed at the moon's south polar region.

Hopefully this isn't a Fallen (Avro) Arrow moment. Instead, that the results of this effort, which was well advanced, will eventually find their way into other Canadian projects. Meantime, condolences to those who poured so much of themselves into this project. www.cbc.ca/news/science...

‘The moon is safe’: asteroid is not on collision course, scientists confirm ESA’s Planetary Defence team allay fears 100-metre-wide object could hit Earth’s moon and disrupt satellites

Apropos baseball spring training, Team Earth appealed to umpire Webb. Astronomers viewed new observations of asteroid 2024 YR4, calculated a new orbit, and declared the Moon safe. It's a close call: YR4 will miss by hardly more than a Vlady home run at 20k km. www.theguardian.com/science/2026...

ANALYSIS | SpaceX wants to launch a million satellites. Here's how that could impact us here on Earth | CBC News Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to spa...

The night sky is greatly damaged by thousands of new satellites. Launching a million more, is the best way to deal with this?! Pollution from rockets and reentering satellites could be problematic for our atmosphere too. Launch first, ask questions later? www.cbc.ca/news/science...

Join us for Why Do We Look Up at the Heavens? with the “Pope’s Astronomer” Br. Guy Consolmagno—an inspiring night of cosmic discovery! ✨🔭 Live Event in Toronto
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Twinkle, twinkle little Moon? Did you see the lunar eclipse early Tuesday morning? Probably didn't twinkle, unless you viewed it using a thermal camera. What a stunning image! Also check out "more images from Wah: #1, #2, #3, #4" further down the page. spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

The future of astronomy is both on Earth and in space The future of astronomy is both on Earth and in space

What does the future of astronomy and your access to the night sky look like? Some say doing astronomy should be moved off the Earth. Blinkered thinking got us into this mess, more blinkered thinking won't get us out of it. Clear thinking to be read here. spacenews.com/the-future-o...

GLE05, now there's a catchy name, is having its 70th anniversary today. What? It was a huge solar event in 1956 which, if it happened today, would cause big time trouble for our modern tech. It came from an *enormous* solar active region blotching the Sun. spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

The Power of Planetariums: Past, Present, and Future Join us to explore Toronto’s planetarium legacy through early pioneers who envision a brighter future for science in the city.

Join “The Power of Planetariums: Past, Present, and Future” and learn how a 21st‑century planetarium could support learning, tourism, and community in our city and beyond.

Details and free tickets: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-power-...

Emm Gryner "Touch The Sky" [Official Music Video] YouTube video by E M M G R Y N E R

Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen will soon be headed to the Moon on Artemis II. He'll receive an extra boost from a new song by Emm Gryner called "Touch the Sky," which cheers him on. Gryner has previously also worked with Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield. www.youtube.com/watch?v=agne...

The astronomical spectacle of the year may occur during the first week of April. Or not. Keep an eye on how Comet MAPS behaves as it travels towards the Sun. It may even become visible in daylight. Or, it might break up and fizzle out. It's a one-time lottery. spaceweather.com/archive.php?...

What can planetariums teach us about science, storytelling & our place in the universe? 🌌

Join Space Place Canada on Feb 25, 2026 at 7:30 pm for “The Power of Planetariums: Past, Present, and Future,” a free online event to spark curiosity.

Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-power-...

After you wake up tomorrow you're gonna be going a lot further than 500 miles or even 500 more. In fact, it'll only take you about 2 seconds, walking or not. How far have you gone today or since you were born? You can proclaim it after finding out here. cosmic-odometer.vercel.app

author Robert J Sawyer doing the Vulcan "Live Long and Prosper" hand gesture

Thrilled to share that we're hosting renowned Mississauga sci-fi author @robertjsawyer.com for a free talk on Jan 23, 2026. It's called "New Life and New Civilizations: A Science Fiction Perspective on Exobiology" and we can't wait! Details here: mississauga.rasc.ca/event/speake... (please share!)

Canada Rocket Company wants Canada to stop hitching rides to space | BetaKit The rocket-building company has emerged from stealth with $6.2 million in funding and a plan to give Canada sovereign rockets.

There's another entrant into the race to provide Canada with sovereign launch capabilities, the Canada Rocket Company (CRC). They've had success in attracting talent and money, so it'll be interesting to follow and see what they can deliver. betakit.com/canada-rocke...