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# H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

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## Posts
- [A Family’s Guide at the Space Centre: Fun for Teens and Kids](https://www.spacecentre.ca/a-familys-guide-at-the-space-centre-fun-for-teens-and-kids/): Having trouble planning an outing that the whole family would enjoy? Spend the day at the Space Centre where your teen and kiddo can have fun all while learning. Planning a day with your family can be challenging as teenagers and younger kids have very different interests. The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre offers an experience for all ages. Through interactive activities, engaging planetarium shows, and awesome live science demonstrations, there are opportunities to discover the wonders of space.
- [4 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained Without Screens this Weekend](https://www.spacecentre.ca/4-ways-to-keep-kids-entertained-without-screens-this-weekend/): Summer is here and for many families, that means one thing: more screen time. With school out and long days to fill, it’s easy for smartphones, tablets, and video games to become the default source of entertainment. While technology has its place, spending too much time on screens can take away opportunities to explore and connect with the world around us.  
- [Canadian Space History](https://www.spacecentre.ca/canadian-space-history/): An overview of some of the most pivotal accomplishments made by Canadians in regards to space exploration.
- [From Launch to Lunar Legacy: The Story of Artemis II](https://www.spacecentre.ca/from-launch-to-lunar-legacy-the-story-of-artemis-ii/): Artemis II launched in April 2026, and what an adventure it has been! From launch to splashdown (and beyond), here’s everything you need to know about Canada’s first trip to the Moon. 
- [Wilfred Buck’s Star Stories – A Planetarium Experience That Reconnects Us to the Sky](https://www.spacecentre.ca/wilfred-bucks-star-stories-a-planetarium-experience-that-reconnects-us-to-the-sky/): What if the stars weren’t just distant objects, but relatives? What if the night sky could guide not only where we are, but how we live?
- [ARTEMIS II – We’re going to the moon!](https://www.spacecentre.ca/artemis-ii-were-going-to-the-moon/)
- [Step Into the Solar System with Augmented Reality at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre](https://www.spacecentre.ca/augmented-reality-at-the-space-centre/)
- [Spring into Space – More learning, more fun, all through Spring Break!](https://www.spacecentre.ca/spring-into-space-more-learning-more-fun-all-through-spring-break/): Spring Break is taking off at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre with two full weeks of hands-on discovery and cosmic curiosity.
- [Ships, Stars and Stories come together – Vanier Park Pass](https://www.spacecentre.ca/vanier-park-pass/)
- [Space Camp Saturday – Monthly exploration for the whole family](https://www.spacecentre.ca/space-camp-saturday-monthly-exploration-for-the-whole-family/): Join us every last Saturday of the month for Space Camp Saturday, an immersive, hands-on boot camp into the most exciting frontiers of space science. Each session dives into a new theme, from space exploration and black holes to icy worlds, designed to make complex ideas accessible, interactive, and fun.
- [Pay What You Can Sunday](https://www.spacecentre.ca/pay-what-you-can-sunday/): First Sunday of every month!
- [Cosmic Creators: The Styrogirls and the Art of Imagination](https://www.spacecentre.ca/cosmic-creators-the-styrogirls-and-the-art-of-imagination/): What do Star Wars, scavenger hunts, and giant foam creatures have in common? The Styrogirls, of course.
- [Cosmic Night: (Super) Novas (19+)](https://www.spacecentre.ca/cosmic-night-super-novas/): Cosmic Night: (Super) Novas (19+) Recap!
- [BRIGHT LIGHTS: A Space Drag Extravaganza!](https://www.spacecentre.ca/a-space-drag-extravaganza/): What an incredible night it was at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre for Bright Lights! We celebrated an unforgettable evening of drag performances and cosmic wonder, blending the glamour of drag with the awe-inspiring beauty of space.
- [Understanding Spectra](https://www.spacecentre.ca/understanding-spectra/): July, 2024
- [From the Outer Rim to Our Dome: ‘May the Fourth’ at the Space Centre](https://www.spacecentre.ca/from-the-outer-rim-to-our-dome-may-the-fourth-at-the-space-centre/): Relive the excitement of the Space Centre's 'May the Fourth Be With You' event with our blog recap!
- [Eclipses and Exoplanets](https://www.spacecentre.ca/eclipses-and-exoplanets/): Discover how exoplanets are related to an event that captured the attention of people on Earth around the globe.
- [Space Exploration](https://www.spacecentre.ca/space-exploration/): Learn how space exploration can have direct impacts on human life on Earth.
- [Space Centre Names New Director](https://www.spacecentre.ca/space-centre-names-new-director/): The H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Society is excited to announce that Lorraine Lowe will be taking over as its new Executive Director.
- [Magnetism](https://www.spacecentre.ca/magnetism/): Happy New Year! I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the Space Centre. For January and February, our special events will centre on the idea of magnetism. When you think about magnetism, you probably first think about a physical magnet like one you would put on your fridge, or maybe the North and South Poles of Earth. Here, we will dive more into the role of magnetic fields in space! Magnetic fields of some sort are everywhere, and Earth’s originates deep in the interior of our planet.
- [The 40th Anniversary of Canada’s First Astronauts](https://www.spacecentre.ca/the-40th-anniversary-of-canadas-first-astronauts/): Have you wondered when Canada’s very first astronauts were selected? This month marks the 40th anniversary of the first-ever team of Canadian astronauts, so we’re looking back at who the first Canadian astronauts were, how they were chosen, and the legacy they left for future astronauts in Canada.
- [James Webb – The Early Universe](https://www.spacecentre.ca/james-webb-the-early-universe/): Hi, I’m Marley, the astronomer here at the Space Centre. To end off this year, we are going to take one last look at the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). So far, we have explored stars, other worlds, and galaxies. This month, I thought we could take a look at the early universe.
- [Over 40 Years at the Space Centre](https://www.spacecentre.ca/over-40-years-at-the-space-centre/): If you’ve ever visited the HR MacMillan Space Centre, then chances are you’ve interacted with some of our incredible staff. These dedicated people make it possible to create amazing experiences for our visitors year after year.
- [Humans in Space](https://www.spacecentre.ca/humans-in-space/): Hi, I’m Marley the astronomer here at the Space Centre. This month we are focusing on humans in space! With space agencies around the world developing their own space stations, and some looking at sending people to the Moon and beyond, the health and wellbeing of these astronauts is extremely important.
- [Celebrating 55 Years](https://www.spacecentre.ca/celebrating-55-years/): As a not-for-profit organization with a mission to create an accessible environment where all members of the community can come together and learn about space science, we are delighted to be celebrating a significant milestone.
- [Sounds in Space](https://www.spacecentre.ca/sounds-in-space/): The one thing that people always mention to me as being scary is the sound of a pretty terrifying object: a black hole.
- [Fall Equinox 2023](https://www.spacecentre.ca/fall-equinox-2023/): Find out when the fall equinox 2023 is, what it means, and how it’s related to the Harvest Moon.
- [Stellar Lifecycles](https://www.spacecentre.ca/stellar-lifecycles/): Being an infrared telescope, the James Webb is able to see through clouds of dust where newborn stars and planetary systems hide.
- [The Perseids Meteor Shower 2023](https://www.spacecentre.ca/the-perseids-meteor-shower-2023/): It’s an exciting time of year for stargazing and space enthusiasts as the annual Perseids meteor shower is set to put on a dazzling display in August.
- [Celebrating Tanabata 2023](https://www.spacecentre.ca/celebrating-tanabata-2023/): One of the best parts about being based in Vancouver is the opportunity to celebrate diverse cultural events. Maybe you’ve heard about Tanabata, the Japanese festival that is currently being celebrated in Japan and other places around the world. Find out what Tanabata is, the story behind it, and how to celebrate Tanabata 2023 in Vancouver.
- [The Solar Cycle](https://www.spacecentre.ca/the-solar-cycle/): Our Sun goes through periods of activity on a roughly 11 year cycle from solar minimum to solar minimum (or solar maximum to solar maximum). During this cycle, the Sun varies between minimum and maximum periods of activity.
- [James Webb: Other Worlds](https://www.spacecentre.ca/james-webb-other-worlds/): Exoplanets are the first thing people tend to think of when thinking about worlds that are not our own. They are important to study because these extra-solar systems can teach us about how planets and their systems evolve and change overtime. This, in turn, can help us understand why our own solar system is the way it is. And of course, there is the search for life elsewhere in our galaxy.
- [What is the Summer Solstice?](https://www.spacecentre.ca/what-is-the-summer-solstice/): The summer solstice happens in June every year, though the exact calendar day varies. Find out what exactly the summer solstice is, when summer solstice is in Canada this year, and what the cultural significance of this astronomical event is around the world.
- [Constellations: The Patterns in our Sky](https://www.spacecentre.ca/constellations-the-patterns-in-our-sky/): Something we talk about a lot here are the constellations and asterisms we see in the night sky. If I asked you to think of a constellation, you might think of the Big and Little Dippers. Those two patterns are actually something called an asterism.
- [Asian Heritage Month in Canada](https://www.spacecentre.ca/asian-heritage-month-in-canada/): May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. Find out what makes this month special, how Asian Canadians have contributed to space science, and how to celebrate Asian Heritage Month 2023.
- [James Webb Space Telescope Galaxies](https://www.spacecentre.ca/james-webb-space-telescope-galaxies/): It seems like every few months, JWST has discovered a galaxy even younger, even further away, or even more massive. Or, you might see headlines about how this telescope has somehow broken cosmological theories that astrophysicists use to explain our universe. So, what is really happening?
- [Artemis II: Astronauts](https://www.spacecentre.ca/artemis-ii-astronauts/): On April 3rd, 2023, NASA and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) will announce the crew of the Artemis II mission!
- [Artemis II: Mission to the Moon](https://www.spacecentre.ca/artemis-ii-mission-to-the-moon/): With the conclusion of Artemis I, we can begin to look ahead at Artemis II: the first crewed Artemis mission.
- [Redshift](https://www.spacecentre.ca/redshift/): From radio waves to gamma rays, astronomers are able to learn so much about astronomical objects based on the type of light observed from them. Learn about one way astronomers use light to learn about an object: redshift.
- [The Multiverse](https://www.spacecentre.ca/the-multiverse/): When scientists discuss the multiverse, they are referring to the idea that beyond our observable universe, many other universes may exist. What those universes look like, and how they came to be is still unknown, but there are currently three multiverse theories in physics.
- [Back to the Moon](https://www.spacecentre.ca/back-to-the-moon/): It has been over 50 years since humans last stood on the Moon's surface. Learn about upcoming missions that will take us back to the Moon.
- [Observing the Night Sky](https://www.spacecentre.ca/observing-the-night-sky/): The nights have been getting longer, which means more time to observe the night sky. For this blog, I want to go through some helpful information on observing the night sky, which answered questions that I had when I first started observing, and will answer what others have asked me. 
- [Exoplanets](https://www.spacecentre.ca/exoplanets-2/): Our theme for the month of August is Exoplanets, planets outside of our Solar System. In March, the number of confirmed exoplanets climbed past 5000, and there are nearly 9000 waiting to be confirmed as exoplanets. To commemorate this milestone, I thought we could take a look at the history, and the future, of exoplanet research. 
- [Mars](https://www.spacecentre.ca/mars/): Our theme this month is Mars, and as we head into the Martian winter, I wanted to check in on missions new and old – and take a look at the future.
- [What will Webb Show Us?](https://www.spacecentre.ca/what-will-webb-show-us/): We’ve been through quite a journey with JWST. After surviving a cancellation attempt in November 2011, and going through multiple launch delays (five in 2021 alone!), the telescope is about to conduct science operations. More than 11,000 hours of observations are set to go ahead as soon as the telescope is ready. To finish its commissioning period, JWST just needs to test 17 different modes across its instruments. You can see how many of them have been completed here.
- [Galaxies Far, Far, Away: Science Behind Science Fiction](https://www.spacecentre.ca/galaxies-far-far-away-science-behind-science-fiction/): Our theme for the month of May is the science behind science fiction. I wanted to take this opportunity to talk about my favourite science fiction movie of call time: Contact. Some spoilers will follow!
- [Earth Missions](https://www.spacecentre.ca/earth-missions/): Climate change impacts all aspects of life here on Earth, as all environments are interconnected. Scientists use orbiting satellites to study changes in Earth’s environments on a global scale and try to determine the trends due to climate change. The three missions I’m highlighting all look at the impacts of climate change in different areas: air, water and ice, and ecosystems.
- [Gravitational Waves](https://www.spacecentre.ca/gravitational-waves/): Up until the first confirmed gravitational wave (GW) direct detection by LIGO/Virgo in 2015, researchers have relied almost exclusively on electromagnetic (EM) radiation (i.e. light) to study our universe. These ‘messengers’ carry different but complementary information, pioneering the growing field of multi-messenger astronomy.
- [Exoplanets](https://www.spacecentre.ca/exoplanets/): Imagine for a moment that you are an alien adventurer who has ventured far from home to explore our solar system (though you, an extraterrestrial, would call it an exosystem). You were sent by your species on a mission to investigate the worlds of this system – to find out if these environments are suitable for life, and if they host intelligent lifeforms. You, being an alien, a foreigner, want to avoid accidentally contaminating our planets, so you’ve been given strict instructions not to land. Instead, you may only observe them from afar and make whatever inferences you can.
- [Seeing The Visible and The Invisible](https://www.spacecentre.ca/seeing-the-visible-and-the-invisible/): How are we able to get photos of worlds beyond our own? Stunning pictures of Jupiter, the Sun, and even a photograph of a black hole? There are different methods depending on what you want to see, but it always comes back to understanding two things: photons and electrons.

## Pages
- [EXO Are we alone](https://www.spacecentre.ca/exo-are-we-alone/)
- [Total Eclipse: Chasers of the Lost Sleep](https://www.spacecentre.ca/total-eclipse-chasers-of-the-lost-sleep/)
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## Events
- [Halloween Movie Night](https://www.spacecentre.ca/event/halloween-movie-night/): Spend your Halloween night with us...
- [Educators’ Pro D Day](https://www.spacecentre.ca/event/educators-pro-d-day/): Come explore space science beyond the classroom!
- [Space Camp Saturday: Cosmic Lens](https://www.spacecentre.ca/event/space-camp-saturday-cosmic-lens/): Join us on Saturday, October 24th!
- [Sky Stories, Space Futures – Workshop 1: Reclaiming Sky Stories](https://www.spacecentre.ca/event/sky-stories-space-futures-workshop-1-reclaiming-sky-stories/)
- [Pay What You Can](https://www.spacecentre.ca/event/pay-what-you-can-day/)

## Shows
- [The Great Solar System Adventure](https://www.spacecentre.ca/show/the-great-solar-system-adventure/)
- [Neil deGrasse Tyson: Dark Universe](https://www.spacecentre.ca/show/neil-degrasse-tyson-dark-universe/)
- [EXO: Are We Alone?](https://www.spacecentre.ca/show/exo-are-we-alone/)
- [Messengers of Time and Space](https://www.spacecentre.ca/show/messengers-of-time-and-space/)
- [Surfing the Solar System](https://www.spacecentre.ca/show/surfing-the-solar-syste/)
- [One Sky Project: Indigenous Astronomy](https://www.spacecentre.ca/show/one-sky-project-indigenous-astronomy/)