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Welcome To Rothney Astrophysics Observatory
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The enduring mysteries surrounding Black Holes Open House Saturday February 18, gate opens 8pm to 11pm $20 per car, or $10 per person* One of the most fascinating areas of research in Astronomy is the study of black holes. Predicted by Albert Einstein and discovered in 1916, black holes continue to test the scientific theories of gravity, light and matter. Dr. Phil Langill will be our tour guide for the evening, presenting some of the latest research and discoveries related to these intriguing celestial phenomena. The sky will offer a great opportunity to observe Venus, Jupiter and Mars. We’ll have our telescopes ready with our monthly In the Sky presentation. *All proceeds to RAO educational programming. |
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Supermassive black hole in the center of the galaxy NGC 4438 Credit: NASA/ESA Jeffrey Kenney (Yale University), Elizabeth Yale (Yale University) |
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We are looking forward to welcoming CASCA members to the Rothney Observatory for the Venus Transit. Drop In visits We are open for drop in visits Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from noon until 4pm. Please call first 403-931-2366 to ensure we are open and do not have group bookings. |
The RAO is very proud to have received this distinction. Our Education and Public Outreach programs are relatively new, with lots of improvements to come.
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RAO Sky Scanner Extrordinare, Rob Cardinal, discovers another comet:
In October of 2008, using the specialized Baker-Nunn Telescope and its very sensitive CCD camera detector, astronomer Rob Cardinal discovered a small and distant ball of 'ice' and 'dirt' now named "C/2008 T2 Cardinal". In January of this year, comet "C/2010 B1 Cardinal" was seen by humans for the first time, courtesy of Rob Cardinal.
To see Rob's actual discovery images click here. The stars, being in the distant background, are stationary while the comet dashes across the field of view. Congratuations Rob Cardinal!
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