X Xenon Astronomy Center

Journey to the Stars

Explore the solar system, trace stellar lifecycles, discover exoplanets, and investigate the large-scale structure of the universe.

Open Planetarium
100+
Celestial Objects
2,600+
Study Questions
45+
Interactive Models
4.9/5
Student Rating

Solar System

Study planetary orbits, compositions, atmospheres, moons, asteroids, comets, and the comparative planetology of our solar system.

Stellar Astronomy

Trace stellar evolution from nebula to main sequence, red giant, and final states. Use HR diagrams to classify stars by luminosity and temperature.

Galaxies & Cosmology

Explore galaxy types, the Milky Way structure, Hubble's law, dark matter, dark energy, the cosmic microwave background, and the Big Bang model.

What We Offer

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Star Map

Navigate the night sky, identify constellations, and track planets for any date and location.

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HR Diagram Tool

Plot stars on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram and trace evolutionary paths from birth to death.

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Planet Explorer

Compare planetary data, explore surface features, and analyze atmospheric compositions across the solar system.

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Cosmology Lab

Model the expanding universe, calculate Hubble's constant, and explore the cosmic distance ladder.

What Learners Say

Tracing a star from hydrogen cloud to white dwarf on the HR diagram made stellar evolution unforgettable.
Dr. Mitchell, Astronomy
The planetarium mode is incredible — I can see exactly what's in the sky tonight from my location.
Jake L., Grade 10