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Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

Contact:  Jennifer Howse, Education Programs Manager

Email:  jhowse@phas.ucalgary.ca 

Phone:  (403) 931-2366    Fax:  (403) 210-8974

Located on hwy 22 approx 2.4 kilometers from the hwy 22X interchange  

web address:  www.phas.ucalgary.ca/rao 

 
bulletWe offer early evening 90 minute programs that focus on their astronomy badge requirements.  
bulletThe program involves a presentation in our Interpretative Centre, tour of the telescopes and weather permitting stargazing on the observation terrace.  
bulletThe programs are $3 per participant, we do not charge for the leaders or chaperons.

 

    Programs are suitable for the following age groups:

Brownies,    Guides,    Pathfinders,     

Available at the Guide Centre:  

ERP (not yet)    copy of Insurance (not yet)