October Space Night

Please choose one of the following timeslots:

• 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm 

or

• 9:15 pm - 11:00 pm

To prevent overcrowding, please limit your visit to the time slot you have chosen. Give everyone a chance - buy only the number of tickets you plan to use. Thank you!

$10 per person plus ShowPass fees. Children seven and under do not need a ticket. Each ticket is only valid for the date and time listed on it. No tickets are available at the door. Please DO NOT come to the RAO without a ticket. All proceeds go to RAO educational programming.

*Please note: If you join our waitlist, you will only be contacted if a ticket becomes available to purchase. If you have not purchased a ticket, DO NOT come to the RAO. We are running at full capacity for each event. 

What: Space Night at the RAO!

Who: University of Calgary Department of Physics and Astronomy

Where: Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, east side of Highway 22, 2.4 km south of Hwy 22 and Hwy 22x interchange.

Join University of Calgary researchers as they discuss their work, and The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Calgary Centre as members present “The Sky Tonight.” 

In addition to presentations, Space Night features access to an array of telescopes operated by University of Calgary astronomers and members of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Visitors will have the opportunity to observe the night sky and ask questions about the universe.

Event runs rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. This event is geared towards older children, youth and adults.