A colour photograph of a school bus waiting at the RAO.

School Groups

Learn about sky science, light, optics and space exploration

 

We are now accepting in-person bookings for the 2025/2026 school year. 

In-person school programs are offered in the day or evening

We offer in-person programs directly connected to the Alberta curriculum. Topics include Space Science, Astrophysics, Light and Optics in Grades 4, 5, 6, 8, 9; and Senior High Physics and Astrophysics. Please contact us for details. Thank you!

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A colour photograph of students gathered next to a telescope.

Online Resources: Conserving the Wilderness of the Night Sky

Become a Citizen Scientist! Our new online resources help you learn more about light pollution mitigation, sky science, light and optics. Measuring star magnitudes and counting bats or birds in your community gives students real world applications for the concepts they learn in the classroom.  

Explore the resources linked below and contact rao@phas.ucalgary.ca for an educator's guide.

Exploring Your Night Sky
A colour photograph of Rex, the University of Calgary Dinos mascot, exploring the RAO.
A colour photograph of Rex, the University of Calgary Dinos mascot, exploring the RAO.
A colour photograph of Rex, the University of Calgary Dinos mascot, exploring the RAO.