The Place for Star Gazers

Located next to the Space Centre, the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory features a ½ metre Cassegrain telescope to explore the skies around Vancouver.

Knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff and volunteers will guide your exploration and answer your questions.

Public viewing sessions are:
- Saturday
evenings

- Viewing through telescope on clear nights only

To confirm observatory openings, please call (604) 738-2855 or Space Centre guest services at (604) 738-7827 ext 240 after 8:00 pm.

Admission by donation

 

Click here to view pictures and details of the installation of our telescope!

 
 


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