November Sky Events

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Mars gets closer and the Leonids meteor shower puts on a show this month. News in Space host, Casey Dee, hosts. Produced by Starlight Learning. Credit Imaginova Corp.

Sky Events in October

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View the Coathanger Cluster, Venus, and the Orionids meteor shower this month. News in Space host, Casey Dee, hosts. Produced by Starlight Learning. Credit Imaginova Corp.

Summer -The Silly Season!

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Casey and Lindsay explore sun, sand, surf and the seasons.  Steve takes one for the team.

Of Klingons and Quasars

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The relationship between Science and Science Fiction is a symbiotic one, don?t you think? Casey and I visited a Science Fiction convention in Toronto called Polaris 21 where we explored that relationship. What we found was that Science Fiction fans are keenly aware of the interplay between the two and had plenty to say. We have their insights in this episode of ?News In Space? including an interview with Torri Higginson of Stargate Atlantis.

Of Klingons and Quasars

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The relationship between Science and Science Fiction is a symbiotic one, don?t you think? Casey and I visited a Science Fiction convention in Toronto called Polaris 21 where we explored that relationship. What we found was that Science Fiction fans are keenly aware of the interplay between the two and had plenty to say. We have their insights in this episode of ?News In Space? including an interview with Torri Higginson of Stargate Atlantis.

PipeHenge: Daytime Astronomy

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Pipehenge uses practical observation of daily and seasonal changes during the day while students are at school, to help students see the connections among various disciplines of science, mathematics, the humanities, and the real world.

PipeHenge: Daytime Astronomy

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Pipehenge uses practical observation of daily and seasonal changes during the day while students are at school, to help students see the connections among various disciplines of science, mathematics, the humanities, and the real world.

NEAF Astronomy Expo Bonus Footage

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Bonus feature to our 4 part NEAF Astronomy Expo coverage. Casey interviews Astro Gizmos, Plane Wave Instruments, Universal Astronomics and more.

NEAF Astronomy Expo Bonus Footage

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Bonus feature to our 4 part NEAF Astronomy Expo coverage. Casey interviews Astro Gizmos, Plane Wave Instruments, Universal Astronomics and more.

Mars Rovers, oceans on Titan, trouble at NASA and more ...

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Hover above the martian surface with the twin robotic explorers of the Red planet, take a swim on a methane lake and discover how bright the Space Station will be getting in June.

Mars Rovers, oceans on Titan, trouble at NASA and more ...

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Hover above the martian surface with the twin robotic explorers of the Red planet, take a swim on a methane lake and discover how bright the Space Station will be getting in June.

NEAF - Astronomy Expo Part 4

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Our final installment of NEAF coverage. Casey discovers binoviewers, the largest East Coast telescope retailer, an on-line imaging tutorial service, good advice from a Star Hunter and she takes a beast for a drive.

NEAF - Astronomy Expo Part 4

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Our final installment of NEAF coverage. Casey discovers binoviewers, the largest East Coast telescope retailer, an on-line imaging tutorial service, good advice from a Star Hunter and she takes a beast for a drive.

NEAF - Astronomy Expo Part 3

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Casey explores the showroom and learns about observatories to house your telescope, space simulators and how to make astronomy wheelchair accessible.

NEAF - Astronomy Expo Part 2

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From miniatures to infinity?and beyond! Casey explores beautiful miniature telescopes astro-magazines, astro-wear, astro-physics proto-stars and and visits with an astro-gal-pal.

NEAF - Astronomy Expo Part 2

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From miniatures to infinity?and beyond! Casey explores beautiful miniature telescopes astro-magazines, astro-wear, astro-physics proto-stars and and visits with an astro-gal-pal.

Casey Dee explores NEAF -the biggest astronomy conference in North America

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Casey Dee explores NEAF -the biggest astronomy conference in North America . See the newest from Televue, the Superman of the West Coast, an artisan devoted to telescopes and much more. Part 1 of 4.

Breaking News: Earth-like planet could have liquid water!

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For the first time in history, an Earth-like planet has been discovered orbiting a distant star.

At only one and a half times the radius of Earth, Gliese 581 C is the third and smallest planet to be discovered orbiting a Red Dwarf star located 20.5 light years away in the constellation Libra and the first one to approach the Earths size.  The planet resides in the stars Goldilocks Zone where liquid water and life could occur.  The team of Swiss, French and Portuguese astronomers used the European Southern Observatorys 3.6 m telescope to make this incredible discovery.  See the video for more!

Casey Goes to Astronomy Day

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Casey Dee, host of "News in Space", participates in Astronomy Day 2007 with the Durham Region Astronomical Association at Parkwood Estates in Oshawa.

Explore the beautiful pre-dawn skies on Astronomy Day 2007

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An array of cosmic delights await you. And if you've seen Episode #2, we'll show you where to find asteroid Apophis.

April 21st, 2007 marks Astronomy Day, an internationally recognized day of exploration and discovery in our heavens.  Check out your local astronomy club for a public stargazing event near you.

Killer Asteroids!

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Casey investigates killer asteroids, gravity tractors and the chances of a major catastrophe. This episode will knock you out of your seat.  At least if you're Casey.

Pluto - Planet or Not?

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Casey explores the status of Pluto and the New Horizons mission to the Dwarf Planet. Bonus -A Starry Nights Tour of April Skies!

Jupiter and the Moon

Images created in Starry Night Software, copyright IMAGINOVA

Monday March 11th and Tuesday March 12th, early risers have the opportunity to see our closest neighbour, the Moon as it approaches and passes Jupiter in the early morning sky, just before sunrise. The moon slowly moves to the left in our sky and its position is noticeably different each day. In relation to this movement you will see the Moon transform from one phase to the next. Currently, it's close to "last quarter" and in about a week will disappear as it is lost in sunlight. Take a look at the sky map for Monday and then Tuesday.


Monday's map shows the moon just a little below and to the left of Antares, the red supergiant star in the constellation Scorpius -yes it's a scorpion.
Jupiter is visible about a hand span to the left and a little bit up from the Moon's position.


One day later, you can see that the Moon has changed its position, now in the lower left of our sky map. The moon has moved closer to the sun's position in the sky. In a couple more days it will be rising as a sliver in the daylight, all but impossible to find until after it moves past the sun. Once past the sun you can start to see it as a sliver setting in the western sky as our lunar cycle starts anew.

February Skies