Donna G
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Light Pollution – Is there Anything We Can Do?
Pollution is a hot topic these days, and we’re constantly looking for ways to reduce it—whether it’s carbon emissions, garbage islands in the ocean, pollutants seeping into our waterways and aquifers, or just plain old littering. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be a way to stop it all completely—only to lessen the impact. In many…
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Lunar Eclipse – March 2025
This week was the Total Lunar Eclipse, and wow—it did not disappoint! I’d been excited for this event for a while, and I couldn’t believe it when the skies stayed clear. It feels like its been non-stop clouds since November. I decided to just watch from my backyard instead of driving out to a darker…
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Objects in The Night Sky: Orion The Hunter
The Orion Constellation is one of the most noticeable and remarkable sights in the night sky, and it has fascinated stargazers for ages with its vast collection of deep sky objects. Sitting on the celestial equator, this stunning constellation is famous for its three bright stars that form the iconic belt, but it also boasts…
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Cosmic Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to Nebulae, Galaxies, and Star Clusters!
The Orion Nebula, The Andromeda Galaxy, The Great Hercules Star Cluster. You often hear about celestial objects like these but what actually are they? What is a Nebula? What makes up a Galaxy? What’s the difference between an Asterism and a Star Cluster? Lets find out!
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The Barrie Astronomy Club 