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The Prince George Astronomical Observatory will be hosting a public open house on Friday, April 03rd at 8:00 pm. Doors will open at 7:45 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening will begin with Ken’s astronomical presentation, “Messier Objects 31-45” starting at 8:00 pm. Following the talk, guests will have the opportunity to observe the night sky using some of the Observatory’s telescopes, weather permitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As temperatures tend to drop in the evening, please dress warmly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family is appreciated to help support the observatory and allow us to continue offering public events like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prince George Astronomical Observatory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/a>:<\/strong> 53 45\u2032 29\u2033 N 122 50\u2032 56\u2033 W<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Image Courtesy : Ian C. Baird<\/mark><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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Welcome to the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada<\/a> <\/em>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.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Please dress warmer than normal as the Observatory is generally -6 Celsius colder than in town.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have come to this page looking for the Prince George Astronomical Society, don\u2019t worry! you are at the right place. The PGAS has joined the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada and we now have a new name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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