Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

Star gazing!

Great place to visit on open house nights to view creation, universe, stars, planets etc. Staff is very helpful making it a fun learning experience for people of any age.

Fun "Milky Way" night at the Rothney

Although we have driven past the Observatory countless times, and have seen it from the nearby Anne and Sandy Cross Conservancy, we had never taken the time to attend an event. But encouraged by frie...

Expected More

We went here as a class field trip, I was all excited with my love of outer space. I was hoping to look at the planets and learn new things about them and look through the giant telescope at distant g...

Wish it had not been overcast

Went to their public night last night. It was overcast by the time we arrived, so viewing was no good, but, since it was our first time there, we toured the place a bit with a guide from the Royal Ast...

Genuine and Authentic

A bit out of the way but well worth the trip. Located in the south of Calgary atop a hill, this observatory lacks any pretension. The director is very enthusiastic and very involved in stargazing.