Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory

Observatory Hours Fall 2026. Thursdays, September 17 to December 3. Viewi the Sun from 12 noon to 1 pm. View stars, planets, and nebulae in September and October from 8 pm to 9 pm, and in November and December, from 7 pm to 8 pm.

Public Hours

Fall 2026
September 17 to December 2026

 

Solar Observing

Thursdays, 12 pm to 1 pm
Visitors may drop in anytime during this hour. No tickets required. Admission is free.

Evening Observing

September, Thursdays 8 pm - 9 pm
October, Thursdays 8 pm - 9 pm
November, Thursdays 7 pm - 8 pm
December, Thursdays 7 pm - 8 pm

Visitors may drop in anytime during this hour. No tickets required. Admission is free.

Location

The Department of Physics Astronomical Observatory is located in CCIS 5-240 on the West end of the 5th floor of the Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science on the main campus of the University of Alberta. Click here for directions.

Field Trips and Group Visits

School groups and other education-oriented groups can book a private visit. These visits are free of charge. Please contact us at least one month before your anticipated visit date since there is high demand for these visits and we have limited availability. Click here for more information.

Contact Information

 

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