![compass pointing north](/sites/default/files/2020-04/compass-pointing-to-north.jpg)
How can I tell which way is north at night?
Hands-on Activities
Do you like to look at the stars? What can you identify in the night sky? Try finding some important constellations tonight!
![Asteroids](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-12/Asteroids.jpg?itok=n6XI2gZ2)
Where Can We Find Asteroids and Comets?
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains the difference between planets, dwarf planets and small solar system bodies, such as asteroids and comets.
![Asteroid approaching Earth](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/asteroid-flight-at-earth.jpg?itok=cFcvmbcB)
Could We Stop an Asteroid?
STEM Explained
If an asteroid were to hit the Earth it could be disastrous. Here are some ways we could protect ourselves.
![Screen capture from the video “Dealing With Asteroids and Other Space Hazards”](/sites/default/files/styles/resource_card_image_360x300_/public/2019-09/Asteroids_and_space_hazards.jpg?itok=dCFoyV24)
Dealing with Asteroids and Other Space Hazards
STEM Explained
Find out how asteroids, space debris, and cosmic radiation can be dangerous, and how to monitor them and protect ourselves from these space hazards.
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Sylvain Laporte
Career Profiles
President (2015 - 2020)
![MARGARITA MARINOVA | SR. MARS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER, SPACEX Margarita Marinova | Ingénieure principale de développement, SpaceX](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/6023-1_13.jpg?itok=PAozxwdR)
Margarita Marinova
Career Profiles
SR. Mars Development Engineer
![Jan Cami | Associate Professor, Astronomy Jan Cami | Astrophysicien](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/2148_13.jpg?itok=XxaHKxMZ)
Jan Cami
Career Profiles
Associate Professor, Astronomy
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Franz Newland
Career Profiles
Assistant Lecturer
![Robert Thirsk | Former CSA Astronaut Robert Thirsk | Ancien astronaute de l’Agence spatiale canadienne](/sites/default/files/styles/career_image/public/4430_13.jpg?itok=2kqfoV2V)
Robert Thirsk
Career Profiles
Former CSA Astronaut
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Phillip Craig
Career Profiles
Artifact Handler