View Map E-Mail

rao@phas.ucalgary.ca

Directions

Hwy. 22 S.
Calgary, AB

403-931-2366

Visit Website

www.ucalgary.ca/rao

Open house and special events year round

Admission to open house is $20 per car OR $10 per person

Located on a hilltop in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the University of Calgary's Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) is a facility dedicated to expanding our knowledge of the Universe and educating the public about the wonders of Astronomy. Our site provides easy access from Calgary and an unobstructed view of the entire night time sky. By day, we boast stunning views of the Rocky Mountains. Come visit us and learn amazing things about astronomy and space science!

What's Nearby?

view more

Captured by Visitors

view more

Amenities

  • Family friendly
  • half day viewing time
  • Limited wheelchair access
  • Meeting rooms
  • Smoking area(s)
  • viewing by appointment

Meeting Rooms

Room NameAreaLengthWidthCapacity
sq ftsq mftmftmTheatreBanquetClssrmRecpt
Visitor Centre 2200204.39 8826.82 3410.36 100 64 80 200

Hours & Admission

Hours

Year-round public events. See website for details.

Admission

Drop-in by donation. Open House: $20 per car.
Calendar Icon
Calendar Icon
> Advanced Search

Traveller's Toolkit

  • Calgary Maps
  • Calgary Weather

    Current Conditions:

    Extended Forecast:

    View Calgary Weather
  • Visitor Guide

    View the Tourism Calgary Visitor's Guide online or download a version to your computer

    View Calgary Guides