Welcome
The Observatory is now closed for Friday public nights in 2023. Please check us out again in the spring.
The Okanagan Observatory is a secure, dark-sky observing site for members of the local astronomy club. Friday evenings from spring to fall, we host free public stargazing sessions -- weather permitting.
Our Public Nights
The Greatest Show on Earth and it's Absolutely Free! The Okanagan Observatory hosts free public observing nights every Friday. The Okanagan Observatory is exactly 4 kms up Big White Rd from Hwy 33. That makes it only 35 kms from Rutland Rd. We will be pointing out the Milky Way and constellations with special astronomical laser pointers as we tour the night sky. Club members will have their telescopes on hand and be using the observatory 25 inch telescope to show off celestial wonders such as the Moon, planets, comets, dying stars, stellar nurseries, globular clusters, open clusters and galaxies.-
Go / No Go
A message will be posted by 3pm Friday on the Okanagan Observatory Event Phone, 250-300-8SKY (8759).
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Mobility Bus
Once a month the Okanagan Observatory offers free wheelchair accessible bus transportation. Send an email!
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Facilities
The Society has identified key elements necessary to accommodate the mission and vision we have for the use and enjoyment of the facility.
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Business Context
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