There will be a Public Open House at the Prince George Astronomical Observatory on Friday, february 21, 2025 starting at 7:30 pm. The topic ‘Transient Universe’ will be presented by malhar kendurkar at 7:45 pm. Weather permitting, telescopic viewing and a laser tour of the night sky will follow. Dress warmly as the evenings at the observatory are cooler than in town. To enable the organization to continue presenting this and other public astronomical events, 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