Public Events
The Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is a working research facility. We are only open to the public during scheduled programs or events.
Space Night November 7!
Our next Space Night will take place on Saturday, November 7.
Tickets are SOLD OUT - join the wait list here
You must choose one of the following timeslots:
- 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
or
- 9:15 pm - 11:00 pm
To prevent overcrowding, please limit your visit to the time slot you have chosen. Give everyone a chance - buy only the number of tickets you plan to use. Thank you!
$10 per person plus ShowPass fees. Children seven and under do not need a ticket. Each ticket is only valid for the date and time listed on it. No tickets are available at the door. Please DO NOT come to the RAO without a ticket. All proceeds go to RAO educational programming.
*Please do not come to the RAO unless you have a confirmed ticket. We are running at capacity for each event. Showpass will contact people on the waitlist if tickets become available for purchase. See more details here.
What: Space Night at the RAO!
Who: University of Calgary Department of Physics and Astronomy
Where: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, east side of Highway 22, 2.4 km south of Hwy 22 and Hwy 22x interchange.
Presentations:
Join University of Calgary researchers as they discuss their work, and representatives of The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Calgary Centre who will present "The Sky Tonight."
Telescopes:
In addition to presentations, Space Night features tours of our large research telescopes and access to an array of smaller telescopes. All of these are operated by University of Calgary astronomers and members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. If the sky is clear, visitors will have the opportunity to observe and ask questions about the universe.
This event runs rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. Our programming is geared towards older children, youth and adults.