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Contacts

Social Media

*Our events are highly dependent on weather and sky conditions. Please check our social media for updates:

Instagram: rothneyobservatory

Facebook: rothney.observatory

Location

210 Avenue W, Hwy 22 S, Foothills County, AB T1S 2W7.
Coordinates: 50.8684°N 114.2910°W

**In an emergency call 911 and give this address: 198070 Highway 22.

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Programs and Events

For information about school groups, youth groups, tours and events, contact rao@phas.ucalgary.ca. 

Technical Information

For questions about the RAO telescopes, please contact Phil Langill at pplangil@ucalgary.ca. 

General Inquiries

Email rao@phas.ucalgary.ca or call (403) 931-2366.

Mailing Address

Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Calgary, SB 605, 2500 University Drive NW Calgary, AB T2N 1N4.

Accessibility

The RAO is not accessible via Calgary Transit. Our buildings, paths, and all but one telescope are wheelchair accessible. Please note that the Observatory grounds include grass, gravel, and other uneven surfaces. If you have any accessibility concerns, please get in touch before your visit.