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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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University of Saskatchewan Campus Observatory

Wiggins Avenue, one block north of College Drive, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon

Public campus observatory with free scheduled Saturday open houses.

University of Saskatchewan campus observatory
University of Saskatchewan campus observatory. Source photograph, date not supplied; not a report of current conditions. Photo: University of Saskatchewan, Source website.
Public sessions
First and third Saturday evenings
October hours
7-9:30 pm, free admission
Useful for
A planned evening looking at the night sky
Before visiting
Campus observatory and rural Sleaford Observatory are different sites.

Sources: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours

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Useful questions

Is public admission free?

Yes. The current department page says free of charge.

Source: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours

Is the observatory open every Saturday?

No. Current public sessions are the first and third Saturdays.

Source: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours

What are October hours?

7-9:30 pm.

Source: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours

Are November hours different?

The posted November schedule is also 7-9:30 pm.

Source: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours

Where is the campus observatory?

One block north of Wiggins Avenue and College Drive.

Source: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours

Is the bus terminal nearby?

Yes. The university says it is across the street.

Source: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours

Is there pay parking?

The page lists a pay lot immediately east of the observatory.

Source: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours

What happens when it is cloudy?

Staff offer an educational slide show according to the department page.

Source: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours

Can I book a private tour now?

The operator says private bookings are unavailable because of staffing.

Source: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours

Is this Sleaford Observatory?

No. Sleaford is a different observatory outside the city.

Source: University of Saskatchewan: observatory public hours