You don’t have to leave the city to get a good look at the night sky, here’s where to go

Robert Dick
One of Canada’s foremost writers and educators on astronomical topics, the Almanac has benefited from Robert’s expertise since its inception. Robert is passionate about reducing light pollution and promoting science literacy. He has been an astronomy instructor for our astronauts and he ensures that our section on sunrise and sunset, stargazing, and celestial events is so detailed and extensive it is almost like its own almanac.
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December 2022 Astronomy
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November 2022 Astronomy
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October 2022 Astronomy
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September 2022 Astronomy
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