The Prince George Astronomical Observatory Friday night public Open House will open at 7:30 pm on November 22 with the talk ‘The planet Jupiter’ by August Deaton starting at 7:45 pm. Weather permitting, viewing through our telescopes and a laser pointer tour of the evening sky will follow. Dress warmly as the evenings are getting cool. A donation of $2/person or $5/family would be greatly appreciated.

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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