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South Okanagan radio telescope expanding following revolutionary discoveries
Astronomers at the South Okanagan’s Dominion Radio Observatory are planning an expansion to the CHIME…
Okanagan telescope a ‘game-changer’ in finding repeating signals from deep space
The CHIME telescope at the National Research Council’s Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory south of Penticton…
CHIME telescope in South Okanagan helps pinpoint location of space phenomena
Astronomers at the South Okanagan’s Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory recently collaborated with eight other radio…
Astrophysical observatory near Penticton holds annual open house
PENTICTON – This weekend presents an out of this world opportunity to find out more…
Radio waves detected by Penticton observatory telescope make international science headlines
PENTICTON – The Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory’s newest telescope is already making news in the…
Canada’s largest radio telescope introduced at observatory near Penticton
EXPECTED TO BE A "GAME CHANGER" IN UNDERSTANDING NEWLY DISCOVERED SPACE PHENOMENA PENTICTON – Canada’s…
Observatory near Penticton perfect place to watch the Perseids
PENTICTON – With an astrophysical observatory fully staffed by astronomers practically in one’s backyard, there…
No shortage of things to do this weekend in Penticton
PENTICTON – With a forecast of a much cooler and wetter weekend than last week’s…
Astrophysical observatory opens doors to the public this weekend
PENTICTON – The National Research Council is showcasing the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory as it…
Penticton plays host to international astrophysics conference
PENTICTON - About 250 members of the international astrophysical community gathered in Penticton this week to discuss an joint project dealing with radio astronomy. The scientists from around the world discussed the design work being done on a billion dollar project known as the Square Kilometre Array. Staff at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory near Penticton played...
Best place to watch August meteor shower in the South Okanagan
PENTICTON - Having an astrophysical observatory right on your doorstep can come in handy during cosmic events. Wednesday, Aug. 12, is the date of this year’s annual Perseid meteor shower event at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory. Astronomers from the observatory will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about the meteor showers....