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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....