NEW OPENING TIME OF 8:00 PM, ONE PRESENTATION ONLY
There will be a Prince George Astronomical Observatory Public Open House on Friday, March 29th starting at 8:00 pm. The presentation ‘The Original Messier Catalog – Part 3’ by Ken Hodgson will be held at 8:00pm. Following the talk and weather permitting, viewing through the main telescope and telescopes on the viewing deck as well as a laser pointer tour of the winter sky will occur. Dress warmly, as the evenings are cool. A donation of $2/person or $5/family would be appreciated. pgrasc.org/wp
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Prince George Astronomical Observatory
Location: 53 45′ 29″ N 122 50′ 56″ W
Welcome to the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Prince George Centre. We are a nonprofit organization, operating and maintaining the observatory with volunteers dedicated to the advancement of astronomy and science in Prince George and the neighbouring Northern Canadian communities.
Please dress warmer than normal as the Observatory is generally -6 Celsius colder than in town.
If you have come to this page looking for the Prince George Astronomical Society, don’t worry! you are at the right place. The PGAS has joined the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and we now have a new name.
Please take some time and browse our pages to learn what our club is all about. If you have any questions please contact our society president Malhar R. Kendurkar or call us at (250) 617-7192
NEW Web Page – Photo of the Month
NEW Web Page – Our Night Sky