Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

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The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is celebrating its 50th anniversary year

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Green comet to soar past Earth (Phil Langill)
In the News: Global News Calgary

Green comet to soar past Earth (Phil Langill)

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Canada announces intention to become full member of international SKAO radio astronomy project
In the News: National Research Council Canada

Canada announces intention to become full member of international SKAO radio astronomy project

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Angry gods, or gift from the heavens? UCalgary astronomy prof sees green comet as an amazing chance to study cosmic rarity in real time

Angry gods, or gift from the heavens? UCalgary astronomy prof sees green comet as an amazing chance to study cosmic rarity in real time

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University of Calgary buckles down on sustainability with massive solar panel wall (Sara Hastings-Simon)
In the News: CBC News Calgary

University of Calgary buckles down on sustainability with massive solar panel wall (Sara Hastings-Simon)

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Policy Commentary

In the News: Global News

Alberta landowners fear repeat of orphan well crisis as renewable energy booms (Sara Hastings-Simon)

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In the News: The Narwhal

Guess what? Alberta is on track to meet its 2030 renewable energy goal ahead of schedule

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In the News: CBC News Calgary

Albertans say they aren't afraid of transitioning away from oil (Sara Hastings-Simon)

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In the News: National Post

As Alberta's Eavor builds wells globally, geothermal energy plays catch-up in Canada

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