Blinded by the lights literally Mumbai’s outdoor hoardings are turning night into a neon jungle, but at what cost? Global cities curb light pollution for safety & health. Urged माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC to take notes. Let’s stop chasing glows and start seeing sense. TOI India sanjeev devasia

We are cohosting a 'Planetary Parade' star party with Mount Royal U this Thursday Feb. 27. Hear about it on Calgary Eyeopener (also check out our pinned tweet for more details) cbc.ca/listen/live-ra…

In memoriam: Dr. Clifford John Bland, Faculty of Science ucalgary.ca/news/memoriam-…

The U Calgary Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is a working science facility and which is also open to the public during programs or events. Learn about all things related to Astronomy! Rothney Observatory #ESfS2025 #yycevents science.ucalgary.ca/rothney-observ…

Save the date! #UCalgaryGivingDay returns April 2-16. All eligible gifts will be matched, up to $2,500 per gift — but only while matching funds last so be sure to give early! ucalgary.ca/give/science

Announcing the General Assembly’s keynote speaker: Nick Kuzmin, graduate research student at UCalgary. He will be speaking with us about CASTOR, the first Canada-led space telescope. Join us Saturday, April 26th at the GA for this fantastic talk. rascga2025.ca

The RAO is once again presenting a Jane's Walk on Friday May 2 at 7pm. Exploring the heart of the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory Land lead by Roland Dechesne Geologist and Education & Indigenous Specialist Jennifer Howse eventbrite.com/o/janes-walk-c…

International Dark Sky Week globalnews.ca/video/11137235…

We are hiring! The RAO is looking for a dedicated educator with a love for all things astrophysics. Please visit U of C careers website to apply careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/16027582-…

#Timelapse of the Belt of Venus (the shadow of the Earth on the atmosphere) rising in the east after sunset as seen from Rothney Observatory. UCalgary Science

Under attack: How humanity is losing the night sky cbc.ca/newsinteractiv…

Tickets go on sale on June 24, 25, 26 for Milky Way Nights at the RAO. See astronomers in their natural habitat - under dark starry skies. An opportunity for the public to observe planets, nebula, galaxies along side of U of C's astronomers. How to purchase tickets on RAO website

From campus to cosmos: UCalgary profs Phil Langill and Jeroen Stil get their names written in the stars science.ucalgary.ca/news/campus-co…

Water, water everywhere - but where did it go? #UCalgary scientist, Dr. Ben Tutolo, co-authors a study based on findings from NASA’s Curiosity rover which explores why Mars lost its liquid water and became a barren desert - published in nature at go.nature.com/44w96uK

.CBC's Calgary Eyeopener talks with Dr. Jeroen Stil of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, who just had an asteroid named after him - Listen: bit.ly/44Nc7YQ

UCalgary scientists go viral with study that shows all living things emit an eerie glow ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-…

Fingers crossed for some clear skies for upcoming Milky Way Nights. We will have Ranchers Creamery Ice Cream Truck on site for the event. Ranchers Creamery Dark skies and starlight and ice cream sounds pretty sweet.

The Milky Way Nights for Friday July 25 and Saturday July 26 are postponed. Ticketholders will be contacted through Showpass. The Thursday July 24 Milky Way is going ahead as scheduled.

Double rainbows over Calgary? Dr. Jeroen Stil from U Calgary's Physics & Astronomy Department explains the science behind the spectacle on Calgary Eyeopener. Listen here: bit.ly/41ewdci

Howdy Neighour BBQ, Thursday September 18th. Free & open to our neighbours in area surrounding the observatory. Beef on a Bun & Astrophysics on the grill. Learn about the research at the observatory and meet your neighbours. Please RSVP to ensure we can accommodate your group.