[troutman]

Originally Posted by polak

Looks like they're next open house is about Quantum Tech. Is the observatory still going to be open? Girlfriend would not be happy if I took her to an open house on Quantum physics and computing

I still have never got to look at the stars and planets through a telescope. Really would like to do that one day soon.

The evening will kick off with a history minute honouring 150 years of Astronomical research in Canada, then a presentation on what’s up the sky by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Calgary Centre.

The open house will feature access to an array of telescopes operated by University of Calgary astronomers and members of the Royal Astronomical Society. You will have the opportunity to look through the telescopes and astronomers will be on hand to answer questions.

In the sky – Mars and Jupiter will be visible in the west and the east creating bookends for a dark spring night.

The entrance fee is $20 per car OR $10 per person. All proceeds go towards the RAO educational programming.