Observatory
View the sun, moon, stars and planets through our high quality telescopes. Explore the sky with the assistance of volunteers from the Edmonton Chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC).
The Observatory is located in Coronation Park, just southeast of TELUS World of Science.
There is no charge for admission.
Astronomy Info - please click on the link to the left.
May 2013 Observatory Hours
Daytime Operation: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 4
Saturday, May 11
Saturday, May 18
Saturday, May 25
Evening Operation: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday, May 3
Saturday, May 4
Friday, May 10
Saturday, May 11
Sunday, May 12
Friday, May 17
Sunday, May 19
Saturday, May 24
Friday, May 25
Sunday, May 26
Friday, May 31
Observatory hours are weather dependant
- Temperatures must be above -10 degrees Celsius (including wind chill).
- Skies must be clear and not cloudy.
- Visitors can call the Box Office at 780-451-3344 an hour prior to visiting the Observatory to confirm that it will be open.
Observatory hours of operation may change to accommodate special astronomical events.