Planets visible to the naked eye - September 25, 2017
Rio Tinto Alcan PlanetariumPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom September 25 to October 9, 2017Mercury appears lower and lower above the eastern horizon at dawn, about 20 minutes before sunrise. The tiny...
View ArticlePhytotechnologies: world experts gather in Montréal!
Botanical GardenPathway to Phytotechnologies - DecontaminationPhoto: Espace pour la vieFrom September 25 to 29, the International Phytotechnologies Conference will be bringing some 300 phytotechnology...
View ArticlePlanets visible to the naked eye - October 9, 2017
Rio Tinto Alcan PlanetariumPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom October 9 to 23, 2017Mercury is too close to the Sun and is not currently observable. The tiny planet passed behind the Sun (superior...
View ArticlePlanets visible to the naked eye - October 23, 2017
Rio Tinto Alcan PlanetariumPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom October 23 to November 6, 2017Mercury passed behind the Sun (superior conjunction) on October 8. Still immersed in the sun’s glare, the tiny...
View ArticleSpace Next / EXO
Language English Activity URLhttp://calendrier.espacepourlavie.ca/space-next-exoStart dateTuesday, November 21, 2017 (All day)ID LocationPlanetarium Rio Tinto AlcanMusuemRio Tinto Alcan...
View ArticlePlanets visible to the naked eye - November 6, 2017
Rio Tinto Alcan PlanetariumPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom November 6 to 20, 2017Mercury, still immersed in the sun’s glare, is visible with difficulty in the evening sky: using binoculars, search for the...
View ArticlePlanets visible to the naked eye - November 20, 2017
Rio Tinto Alcan PlanetariumPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom November 20 to December 4, 2017Mercury remains immersed in the sun’s glare, and is visible with difficulty at dusk: using binoculars, search for...
View ArticlePlanets visible to the naked eye - December 4, 2017
Rio Tinto Alcan PlanetariumPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom December 4 to 18, 2017Mercury becomes fainter and is now too close to the Sun: the tiny planet is presently unobservable. Mercury passes between...
View ArticleThe Garden of Innovations takes 2nd place
Botanical GardenCongratulations to the outdoor gardens team and horticulturist Mireille Dubuc of the Garden of Innovations, for taking 2nd place in the “Over 100,000 visitors” category of the...
View ArticleOur orchids win not just once, but three times!
Botanical GardenThe American Orchid Society has just presented the team led by Marie-Claude Limoges of the Horticulture and Collections Division with three certificates won in January, August and...
View ArticlePlanets visible to the naked eye - December 18, 2017
Rio Tinto Alcan PlanetariumPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom December 18, 2017, to January 1, 2018Mercury passed between Earth and the Sun (inferior conjunction) on December 12. After December 21, it...
View ArticlePlanets visible to the naked eye - January 1, 2018
Rio Tinto Alcan PlanetariumPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom January 1 to 15, 2018Mercury is presently visible at dawn. The tiny planet is at greatest elongation on January 1, 23 degrees west (to the right)...
View ArticlePlanets visible to the naked eye - January 15, 2018
Rio Tinto Alcan PlanetariumPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom January 15 to 29, 2018Mercury is visible with difficulty at dawn until about January 22. Using binoculars, search for the tiny planet very low on...
View ArticleSeedy Weekend
Language English Activity URLhttp://calendrier.espacepourlavie.ca/seedy-weekendStart dateFriday, February 9, 2018 (All day)ID LocationBotanical GardenMusuemBotanical GardenID spaceReception...
View ArticlePlanets visible to the naked eye - January 29, 2018
Rio Tinto Alcan PlanetariumPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom January 29 to February 12, 2018Mercury is now too close to the sun and is not visible currently. From our point of view, the tiny planet passes...
View ArticleButterflies Go Free
Language English Activity URLhttp://calendrier.espacepourlavie.ca/butterflies-go-freeStart dateThursday, February 22, 2018 (All day)ID LocationBotanical GardenMusuemBotanical GardenID spaceMain...
View ArticleThe Great Gardening Weekend
Language English Activity URLhttp://calendrier.espacepourlavie.ca/the-great-gardening-weekendStart dateFriday, May 25, 2018 - 9:00 AMID LocationBotanical GardenMusuemBotanical GardenSummaryMAY 25 TO 27...
View ArticleCross-country skiing at the Botanical Garden
Language English Activity URLhttp://calendrier.espacepourlavie.ca/cross-country-skiing-at-the-botanical-garde...Start dateTuesday, January 2, 2018 (All day)ID LocationBotanical GardenMusuemJardin...
View ArticlePlanets visible to the naked eye - February 12, 2018
Planétarium Rio Tinto AlcanPhoto: Sophie DesrosiersFrom February 12 to 26, 2018Mercury is too close to the sun and is not visible currently. From our point of view, the tiny planet passes behind the...
View ArticleGardens of Light
Language English Activity URLhttp://calendrier.espacepourlavie.ca/gardens-of-lightStart dateFriday, September 8, 2017 - 9:00 AMID LocationBotanical GardenMusuemJardin botaniqueID spaceChinese...
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