👀 Did you spot our Head Interpreter Matthew Cimone on @cbcvancouver ? Matthew dives in and explains how a team at @ucberkeleyofficial uses data from the @nasa InSight probe that the environment below the surface may be suited for microbial life! #CBCNews #NASA #SpaceNews #Mars

Come with me to visit Vancouver’s Planetarium! The Space Centre is the perfect place to explore the universe 🧑‍🚀 Visit our website spacecentre.ca #SpaceCentre #Space #Planetarium

Join us for a Scavenger Hunt during our Bright Lights: A Space Drag Extravaganza night! On August 24th, we can explore the many queer scientists, astrophysicists, and astronomers that contribute to the space community. For tickets: eventbrite.ca/e/945813342167…

Full Moon, Blue Moon. SKY ALERT! 🌕The Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be will be fully illuminated. This phase occurs at 11:25am PDT.

On Thursday August 22 our friends from Museum of Vancouver are hosting Living Archives of Pride. They’re honouring local 2SLGBTQIA+ icons and histories and the “living archive” of today’s community. Space Centre patrons can get 20% off when using coupon code LIVING20.

🚀Ask an Astronomer: Farewell Marley This afternoon will be our last livestream of "Ask an Astronomer" with Marley as she explores a new adventure. Thank you to our viewers for tuning in with Marley. youtube.com/live/_vEkIpgEf… #ScienceOfSciFi #AskAnAstronomer #SpaceCentreLive

Important Notice for Visitors Please note that we will be closed this evening for our usual programming from 6:30 PM to 11:00 PM due to scheduled electrical maintenance. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

🪐How do we discover planets? Join Interpreter Issac for a live science show as we learn techniques to discover distant planets. Shows included with general admission. #PlanetHunting #Astronomy #SpaceCentre #LiveScienceDemo

🌑The two are both visible when Jupiter rises at about 11:57PM on August 26th. The close approach of the two happens on August 27th at 4:42 AM PDT. The Moon and Jupiter stop being visible as soon as the Sun starts to rise just before 6am on the 27th.

Come with us to attend the Space Centre’s 🌈⭐️Bright Lights: A Space Drag Extravaganza! We ventured through a scavenger hunt, take funky photos with friends, AND watch a live drag show from talented performers in the Star Theatre! #Space #BrightLights #Drag

How do astronauts travel to space? With rockets of course! Join Interpreter Jonathan for a live science demo as we understand the mechanics of rockets. Shows included with general admission. #RocketLab #Astronomy #SpaceCentre #LiveScienceDemo

Missed out on our Bright Lights drag show? That’s okay!! Here’s a recap of what you can expect next time! A special thanks to our performers, staff, guests and YOU for making this a fantastic night! 🌈👏 #Space #SpaceCentre #DragShow

SKY ALERT! New Moon. The Moon will located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. This phase occurs at 6:55pm PDT.

Mercury will be at greatest elongation west on Septermber 4! This means it will be at its greatest serparation from the sun. Follow for more space alerts! #Space #Astronomy #Mercury #Sun

SKY ALERT! Mercury at Greatest Western Elongation. The planet Mercury reached greatest western elongation of 18.1 degrees from the Sun last night. This is the best time to view Mercury since it will be at its highest point above the horizon in the morning sky.

✨ Ready for a stellar night? Join us at Cosmic Nights: Super (Novas) at H.R. MacMillan Space Centre on Thurs, Sept 19, 6-10:30 PM! Drinks, star life cycle exploration & cosmic vibes await. 🌌🍷 *19+ Event. Don’t miss out!* #SpaceCentre #CosmicNights #Vancouver

SKY ALERT! Saturn at Opposition. 🪐The ringed planet will be at its closest approach to Earth and its face will be fully illuminated by the Sun. This is the best time to view and photograph Saturn and its moon.

🪐On September 7 Saturn will lie opposite from the sun. This will be visible shortly after 9pm (PDT) to the following morning. #Space #Astronomy #Saturn #Sun

On behalf HRMSC team, we’re beaming up some fun & wishing you all a happy #StarTrekDay dancing through the stars to celebrate. 🖖🚀✨ #BeamMeUp #LiveLongAndProsper #StarTrek

IT'S BACK! Cosmic Nights are back and better than ever. Check out Cosmic Night: (Super) Novas happening this Thursday, September 19th! An evening filled with drinks, mingling, and getting to know the life of the stars. 🎟️ Link in bio for tickets!