Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory

 Foreground text: Happy Holidays! The Observatory is closed and reopens on January 9, 2025. Background image: fireworks seen from the University of Alberta observatory.

The Observatory will be closed from December 11, 2024 to January 8, 2025 for exams and the holiday break.

Public Hours

Solar Observing - Thursdays starting January 9

12 pm to 1 pm.
Visitors may drop in anytime during this hour. No tickets required. Admission is free.

Evening Observing - Thursdays starting January 9

7 to 8 pm January and February

8 to 9 pm March and April

 

Location

The Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory is located in CCIS 5-240 on the West end of the 5th floor of the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science on the main campus of the University of Alberta. Click here for directions.

 

Field Trips and Group Visits

School groups and other education-oriented groups can book a private visit. These visits are free of charge. Please contact us at least one month before your anticipated visit date since there is high demand for these visits and we have limited availability. Click here for more information.

 

Contact Information

 

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