A colour photograph of people gathering around telescopes under the night sky.

Tour Groups

Book a program for your organization or host your next meeting at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory.

Tours of the observatory

Would your organization or youth group like to visit the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory? Book a tour and see the awesome 1.8 metre ARCT and the amazing 0.5 metre Baker-Nunn telescope. The RAO has an interpretive centre with classroom facilities and well as educational displays. Visits can be tailored to the needs of your group. A minimum of 10 people is required to book a tour.

Please note we do not offer private group bookings.

Meeting space rentals

Our interpretive centre can be rented to groups seeking to host a meeting at a unique venue. Our classroom can accommodate 100 people and has presentation facilities (LCD data projector, loudspeaker system with wireless microphone and wireless internet access). We also have an outdoor amphitheatre space. The facility has ample parking, bathrooms and is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for pricing information.