Be an Astronomer
Explore your night sky in your neighbourhood
Observe the moon throughout the lunar month
Take star magnitude measurements
Learn about how you can be an Astronomer
Be An Astronomer
Observe the Moon
Learn all about our closest celestial neighbour, the Moon. The Moon Journal is filled with Moon facts, exploration missions, history and even a little poetry.
Dark Skies
Learn about the beauty and value of Dark Skies. The Dark Skies journal is filled with facts about light, telescopes and information on how astronomy needs dark skies.
Observing Guide
Instructions on how to observe the moon and how to collect star magnitude data are all found in the Observing Guide. Tips on when and how to observe will help you to learn how to see the science of the dark night sky.
Astronomy and too much artificial light
Light pollution has a direct impact on the ability of astronomers to observe objects in the sky. Astronomers use telescopes as tools that collect light. A star creates its own light and that light travels across space. A telescope collects that light and allows the astronomer to learn more about the star. If there is too much artificial light around the telescope it blinds the telescope and affects the telescope's ability to collect the light from the distant star. Astronomers need dark skies to research the light from distant celestial objects.
Be an Astronomer and Protect Dark Skies
You can take star magnitude measurements in your community. We are collecting data on the amount of light pollution in the skies of Alberta. Follow our guide on how you can take your light measurements, submit them to our online form and we will develop a clear picture of where and how artificial light is affecting the skies in your community.