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The Place for Star Gazers: Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory
 
Located next to the Space Centre, the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory features a ½-metre Cassegrain telescope to explore the skies around Vancouver. The 10 metre diameter observatory dome was built in 1979. 
 
Astronomer Raminder Samra talks about the observatory

Knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff will guide your exploration and answer your questions.
 
 
Saturday   Open at 8:00 pm
 
To confirm observatory openings, please call (604) 738-2855 or guest services at (604) 738-7827 ext 240 after 8:00 pm. 

Admission by donation.

 

Raminder Singh Samra
Space Centre Astronomer 
Bring your astronomy questions
when you visit our observatory.
Open Saturdays at 8:00pm
Special thanks to the following supporters
 
 
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