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The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is celebrating its 50th anniversary year

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Winter blesses us with wonderful night-sky viewing

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Winter blesses us with wonderful night-sky viewing

Robert Thirsk: Finding space science, exploration at UCalgary event

Robert Thirsk: Finding space science, exploration at UCalgary event

Astronaut Robert Thirsk returns to his alma matter for afternoon of discovery

Geminid meteor shower

In the News CBC Calgary Eyeopener

Geminid meteor shower

University of Calgary and astronaut Robert Thirsk team up to get students pumped up about space research

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University of Calgary and astronaut Robert Thirsk team up to get students pumped up about space research

Astronaut Robert Thirsk on aliens, inspiration and life in space

In the News Calgary Sun

Astronaut Robert Thirsk on aliens, inspiration and life in space

Province continues nuclear energy education as it builds strategy

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Province continues nuclear energy education as it builds strategy

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