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.

June 2013 Observatory Hours

Daytime Operation: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 
Saturday, June 1
Saturday, June 8
Saturday, June 15
Saturday, June 22
Friday, June 28
Saturday, June 29
Sunday, June 30 

Evening Operation: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday, June 1
Friday, June 7
Sunday, June 9
Friday, June 14
Saturday, June 15
Friday, June 21
Saturday, June 22
Sunday, June 23
Friday, June 28 
Saturday, June 29
Sunday, June 30

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.