Stargazing & astronomy at Hesje Observatory (Augustana)
Hesje Observatory, located at the Augustana Miguelon Lake Research Station in Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, offers stargazing opportunities through its telescopes. The Stargazing and Astronomy Program includes a guided tour of the facility as well as observations of planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and potentially other galaxies. A drop-in program is also available.
Drop-in rate: $15/person at the door.
Bookings: $150/group ($100 for U of A groups) of 1–10 people.
Service Offerings
- Stargazing and astronomy program (bookings on any available day)
- Drop-in observations (Thursdays)
Location
Miquelon Lake Research Station
The University of Alberta Augustana Campus
4901 - 46 Avenue
Camrose, Alberta
T4V 2R3
Hours of Operation
Calendar schedule is available on this webpage.
What to Expect
Bookings are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and are subject to changes due to porr weather.Cost
Fees apply.Drop-in rate: $15/person at the door.
Bookings: $150/group ($100 for U of A groups) of 1–10 people.
Contact
hesjeobservatory@ualberta.caAudience: Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Instructors, Researchers
Home Campus: All
Delivery format: In-Person: Augustana Campus
Access: Drop-In/Walk-In, By Appointment
Service Provider: Augustana Campus
Language: English