RASC Mississauga Centre
@rasc-mississauga.bsky.social
We're the Mississauga Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. We are here for the advancement of astronomy and allied sciences to the people of the City of Mississauga and surrounding areas.
We're wishing the ill crew member the very best.
January 9, 2026 at 1:58 AM
We're wishing the ill crew member the very best.
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Star Data Update:
• Magnitude: 9.7558 ± 0.0088
• Color: ⬤
• Class: Subdwarf
• Spectral Type: B
• Color Index (B-V): 0.1
• Temperature: 9028K
Observed at: 2026-01-08 19:21:15 UTC
#Astronomy #TCrB
• Magnitude: 9.7558 ± 0.0088
• Color: ⬤
• Class: Subdwarf
• Spectral Type: B
• Color Index (B-V): 0.1
• Temperature: 9028K
Observed at: 2026-01-08 19:21:15 UTC
#Astronomy #TCrB
January 8, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Star Data Update:
• Magnitude: 9.7558 ± 0.0088
• Color: ⬤
• Class: Subdwarf
• Spectral Type: B
• Color Index (B-V): 0.1
• Temperature: 9028K
Observed at: 2026-01-08 19:21:15 UTC
#Astronomy #TCrB
• Magnitude: 9.7558 ± 0.0088
• Color: ⬤
• Class: Subdwarf
• Spectral Type: B
• Color Index (B-V): 0.1
• Temperature: 9028K
Observed at: 2026-01-08 19:21:15 UTC
#Astronomy #TCrB
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We had a quiescent #aurora last night, and then clouds showed up. :-( #astronomy
January 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
We had a quiescent #aurora last night, and then clouds showed up. :-( #astronomy
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Why the discovery of hot gas between galaxies is exciting Canadian researchers www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #space #astronomy #physics #science
Why the discovery of hot gas in young galaxy clusters is exciting Canadian researchers | CBC News
A team of international researchers, led by a University of British Columbia astrophysicist, has discovered a young galaxy cluster that was producing hot gas at a rate five times hotter than previousl...
www.cbc.ca
January 7, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Why the discovery of hot gas between galaxies is exciting Canadian researchers www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #space #astronomy #physics #science
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The ambitious plan to spot habitable moons around giant planets. Via @sciencex.physorg #Space #Astrophysics #OrbitalMechanics #Astronomy 🚀 🌌 ☄️ 🛰️
The ambitious plan to spot habitable moons around giant planets
So far, humanity has yet to find its first "exomoon"—a moon orbiting a planet outside of the solar system. But that hasn't been for lack of trying. According to a new paper by Thomas Winterhalder of…
phys.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:45 PM
The ambitious plan to spot habitable moons around giant planets. Via @sciencex.physorg #Space #Astrophysics #OrbitalMechanics #Astronomy 🚀 🌌 ☄️ 🛰️
Check out this account tracking T Coronae Borealis, which is due to go nova sometime soon. "Soon" being a relative term, of course.
Star Data Update:
• Magnitude: 9.7558 ± 0.0088
• Color: ⬤
• Class: Subdwarf
• Spectral Type: B
• Color Index (B-V): 0.1
• Temperature: 9028K
Observed at: 2026-01-07 15:50:56 UTC
#Astronomy #TCrB
• Magnitude: 9.7558 ± 0.0088
• Color: ⬤
• Class: Subdwarf
• Spectral Type: B
• Color Index (B-V): 0.1
• Temperature: 9028K
Observed at: 2026-01-07 15:50:56 UTC
#Astronomy #TCrB
January 7, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Check out this account tracking T Coronae Borealis, which is due to go nova sometime soon. "Soon" being a relative term, of course.
Deadline is soon!
The ASEAN Astronomy Camp 2026 invites young adults (ages 15-19) of all nationalities, gender and background to share their passion for astronomy with international peers 10-13 March 2026 in Chiang Mai, Thailand 🔭 #astroedu
Application deadline: 11 January 2026
indico.narit.or.th/event/231/
Application deadline: 11 January 2026
indico.narit.or.th/event/231/
January 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Deadline is soon!
Very cool animation of the motion of nebulae over time.
Guys! Guys! This is SO cool. This is a time lapse from the Chandra X-ray Observatory of Kepler’s Supernova Remnant over 25 years!
January 7, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Very cool animation of the motion of nebulae over time.
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New paper alert!
tl;dr: the seafloor of Europa is probably tectonically inert, meaning little to no active fracturing that could expose fresh rock to seawater.
Without such water–rock reactions the prospect for there being life within Europa just took a big hit.
A thread:
tl;dr: the seafloor of Europa is probably tectonically inert, meaning little to no active fracturing that could expose fresh rock to seawater.
Without such water–rock reactions the prospect for there being life within Europa just took a big hit.
A thread:
January 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
New paper alert!
tl;dr: the seafloor of Europa is probably tectonically inert, meaning little to no active fracturing that could expose fresh rock to seawater.
Without such water–rock reactions the prospect for there being life within Europa just took a big hit.
A thread:
tl;dr: the seafloor of Europa is probably tectonically inert, meaning little to no active fracturing that could expose fresh rock to seawater.
Without such water–rock reactions the prospect for there being life within Europa just took a big hit.
A thread:
😂
NASA Discovers Distant Planet With Conditions That Could Sustain Rocks https://theonion.com/nasa-discovers-distant-planet-with-conditions-that-could-sustain-rocks/
January 7, 2026 at 4:50 AM
😂
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What does one of Canada's most accomplished science fiction authors say about alien life? Join us Jan 23 from 8-10pm to find out. Free/open to the public, so share this anywhere! Details (including @robertjsawyer.com's impressive biography): mississauga.rasc.ca/event/robert... #canada #mississauga
January 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
What does one of Canada's most accomplished science fiction authors say about alien life? Join us Jan 23 from 8-10pm to find out. Free/open to the public, so share this anywhere! Details (including @robertjsawyer.com's impressive biography): mississauga.rasc.ca/event/robert... #canada #mississauga
What does one of Canada's most accomplished science fiction authors say about alien life? Join us Jan 23 from 8-10pm to find out. Free/open to the public, so share this anywhere! Details (including @robertjsawyer.com's impressive biography): mississauga.rasc.ca/event/robert... #canada #mississauga
January 6, 2026 at 5:27 PM
What does one of Canada's most accomplished science fiction authors say about alien life? Join us Jan 23 from 8-10pm to find out. Free/open to the public, so share this anywhere! Details (including @robertjsawyer.com's impressive biography): mississauga.rasc.ca/event/robert... #canada #mississauga
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pro-tip, when in hospital, spy on #telescopes as often as possible, love this #moon over domes from last night!
FYI, anyone who needs the link the scopes for @AllanICarswellObservatory can be found at: https://www.yorku.ca/science/observatory/observers/ […]
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FYI, anyone who needs the link the scopes for @AllanICarswellObservatory can be found at: https://www.yorku.ca/science/observatory/observers/ […]
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January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
pro-tip, when in hospital, spy on #telescopes as often as possible, love this #moon over domes from last night!
FYI, anyone who needs the link the scopes for @AllanICarswellObservatory can be found at: https://www.yorku.ca/science/observatory/observers/ […]
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FYI, anyone who needs the link the scopes for @AllanICarswellObservatory can be found at: https://www.yorku.ca/science/observatory/observers/ […]
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@pbarmby.bsky.social Hi Pauline! I am @beverlybambury.com with the Mississauga Centre of RASC. I would love if we could be added to your starter pack. It was a big help to me in starting a new account today. Followed everyone. Thank you :)
January 6, 2026 at 5:40 AM
@pbarmby.bsky.social Hi Pauline! I am @beverlybambury.com with the Mississauga Centre of RASC. I would love if we could be added to your starter pack. It was a big help to me in starting a new account today. Followed everyone. Thank you :)
Thrilled to share that we're hosting renowned Mississauga sci-fi author @robertjsawyer.com for a free talk on Jan 23, 2026. It's called "New Life and New Civilizations: A Science Fiction Perspective on Exobiology" and we can't wait! Details here: mississauga.rasc.ca/event/speake... (please share!)
January 6, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Thrilled to share that we're hosting renowned Mississauga sci-fi author @robertjsawyer.com for a free talk on Jan 23, 2026. It's called "New Life and New Civilizations: A Science Fiction Perspective on Exobiology" and we can't wait! Details here: mississauga.rasc.ca/event/speake... (please share!)