Activities RASC Observatory

Winter Hours:

Friday & Saturday evenings: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm for evening observing

The RASC Observatory is an incredible way to view the stars and planets! It is located in Coronation Park, just southeast of the science centre. There is no charge for admission.

All openings are dependent upon weather and sky conditions:

• Temperatures must be above -10 degrees Celsius (including wind chill).
• Skies must be clear and not cloudy.

Call the Box Office at 780-451-3344 to confirm that the RASC Observatory will be open during normal business hours. You can also call the RASC Observatory at 780-452-9100 (ext. 2249). If there is no answer, the Observatory is closed.

Hours of operation may change to accommodate special astronomical events.

Fall Hours:

Friday & Saturday evenings: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm for evening observing

The RASC Observatory is an incredible way to view the stars and planets! It is located in Coronation Park, just southeast of the science centre. There is no charge for admission.

All openings are dependent upon weather and sky conditions:

• Temperatures must be above -10 degrees Celsius (including wind chill).
• Skies must be clear and not cloudy.

Call the Box Office at 780-451-3344 to confirm that the RASC Observatory will be open during normal business hours. You can also call the RASC Observatory at 780-452-9100 (ext. 2249). If there is no answer, the Observatory is closed.

Hours of operation may change to accommodate special astronomical events.