H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

This weekend on October 4th and 5th, the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre is hosting this year’s Nasa Space Apps Challenge!

Register now at spaceappschallenge.org

A huge thank you to the other local sponsors!
Canadian Space Agency
UBC ECESS
MDA Space
BC+AI Ecosystems
#nasaspaceapps #nasa #yvr

Let us bring the cosmos to you! ✨️
Our portable planetarium makes learning about the universe more convenient, accessible, and out-of-this-world!
This experience is perfect for the classroom, birthday parties, and even special events.
Book us today! 🌐
#astronomy #space #spaceeducation #spacecentre

hi! our monthly lecture isn't taking place this week, but is instead taking place next week: friday september 19th at the @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social! for this lecture we're asking you to get tickets - which are free - just so we can keep track of seating!

🔗: www.eventbrite.ca/e/rasc-vanco...

Ready to see more? While you can spot Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars from home, our observatory offers close-up views of incredible star clusters, nebulae, and binary stars! Visit us Weds & Fri from 7-10:30PM.

#astronomy #observatory #spacecentre

Blast off for an adults-only night at the Space Centre! 🚀

Join our experts at Cosmic Nights: How We Discover The Universe and explore space like never before.

Grab your friends and get your tickets now! 🍻✨️
www.eventbrite.ca/e/cosmic-nig...

Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon at the Dome in Vancouver, which was pretty fantastic and mellow. @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social

Backwards Lightning!? 😱 Yes, lightning during intense thunderstorms can shoot up beyond the clouds to the mesosphere. This is a "gigantic jet" that creates a powerful bridge of electrical discharge extending from a thunderstorm to the upper atmosphere. Nichole Ayers, NASA #astronomynews #space #nasa

Ice. Precious, and vital. 🧊

Worlds of Ice | Now playing in our immersive 360° planetarium!

www.spacecentre.ca/shows-and-ex...

Cosmic Nights is coming up fast (only 2 weeks!). This is your chance to hang out, grab a drink, and explore the universe with us!

All our activities are led by our amazing in-house staff experts.

🔗 Link in bio to save your spot.
#Space #CosmicNights #ScienceEvents #Vancouver

Astronomers found a star that exploded twice

Astronomers Just Found a Star that Exploded TWICE 🌟

When looking through the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (yes, that is its name), astronomers had to do a double take when examining the supernova SNR 0509-67.5.

www.astronomy.com/science/astr...

#astronomy #spacenews

We were honoured to speak with @breefram.bsky.social about her career as an engineer in Space Force, the heartbreak of being forced out of that career for being transgender, and of course her love of Star Trek in our latest #TREKtivism episode.

Out on the road with the Portable Planetarium for @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social! Some of my fav days. So many great questions from so many curious minds. I can take you to the edge of the universe and back in one recess break! #space ##scicomm

NEW episode of the TREKtivism pod. Still thinking about this question days after we spoke with Bruce. Check out the latest episode and support Bruce's ongoing IndieGoGo fundraiser for his documentary here: www.indiegogo.com/projects/bol...

Before I went full-time at @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social, I wrote for @universetoday.com as part of @fcain.universetoday.com's team. I have great respect for Universe Today and their #scicomm journalism. UT is going ad free on a new website. Please support them at patreon.com/universetoday #space

Free screening of documentary "The Space Race" about the first Black astronauts will be at @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social tomorrow in Vancouver, Canada at 6pm PT (link below) in light of Black History Month. If you're not in the area the film is also on HULU and D+
www.eventbrite.ca/e/black-hist...

See you tonight at our Valentine's event at @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social! A Voyage(r) of Love!
#space www.eventbrite.ca/e/cosmic-val...

We're just days away from Cosmic Valentine: A Space Love Story (19+) at H.R. MacMillan @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social on Friday, February 14! Get your tickets and celebrate love under the stars this Valentine’s Day!

www.eventbrite.ca/e/cosmic-val...

Planet Parade - A celestial delight - Matthew Cimone, Head Interpreter,H.R. Mac Millan Space Centre | The Morning Buzz on Spice Radio | Episode 1044

I had a great conversation with Spice News Radio 1200, Vancouver on behalf of @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social about the Planet Parade! Talked planets, why Earth is important, and the inspirations that led me to #space. Get out and see those planets! #Scicomm share.transistor.fm/s/0f964cc3

6 Planets are visible in the sky right now (4 with the eyes and 6 with a telescope)! These pics show Earth's present position in the solar system and their corresponding place in the sky. Be sure to go Planet Gazing!
Images created using theplanetstodayDOTcom and Stellarium Web. #space #scicomm