Visitors Enjoyed the Spectacular Parade of Planets
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Clear skies and dry roads allowed nearly 350 guests to view the Parade of Planets from Dyer's rooftop and domes during our special Janaury event. We offer our deepest thanks to volunteers for cheerfully guiding viewers for more than three hours in freezing temperatures.
The Parade will end soon, but plenty of planets will be visible in the night sky in the coming months.
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January ended up being a big month for the Red Planet as it took part in a parade, gave us all it had during opposition, and even tangoed with the Moon. Dr. Billy Teets shares his best images and reveals what Mars has been up to.
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Galaxies, Glaciers, and Deep Time
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A conversation between artists, scientists, and humanists
February 21 at 7pm
Montréal artist Jessica Houston journeys from pole to pole through oral narratives, photography, collage, and painting to explore climate justice, particularly emphasizing the deep time of ice and collaboration with nature.
Celebrating both beauty and complexities of the polar regions, her work offers a meditative reminder of humanity’s place within the vast geological and ecological cycles of the Earth.
Panelists: Jessica Houston (Artist), William K. Teets (Director, Dyer Observatory), Jana Harper (Arts), Clara Wilch (Postdoctoral Fellow, Environmental Humanities), Dan Morgan (Earth Sciences), Lutz Koepnick (Cinema and Media Studies) moderates.
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Sandhill Cranes Fly High over Dyer
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On January 28, Dyer Observatory staff dropped everything and ran outside upon hearing the unmistakable calls of Sandhill Cranes overhead. Their loud, trumpet-like cries echoed across the sky—a sure sign that the annual winter migration was in full swing. With their wide wings, long legs, and effortless flight, these birds put on a show like no other, soaring in graceful formations against the crisp winter sky.
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Download our Interactive Astro Calendar
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NEW FOR 2025, the PDF version of our famous astro calendar features live links to detailed information for every date.
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Don't Miss the February Sky
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Winter often features clear skies, and this month Saturn and Jupiter will be easy to spot, along with some favorite constellations.
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