Stargazing & astronomy at Hesje Observatory (Augustana)

Hesje Observatory, located at the Augustana Miguelon Lake Research Station in Miquelon Lake Provincial Park, offers stargazing opportunities through its telescopes. The Stargazing and Astronomy Program includes a guided tour of the facility as well as observations of planets, stars, star clusters, nebulae, and potentially other galaxies. A drop-in program is also available.

Service Offerings

  • Stargazing and astronomy program (bookings on any available day)
  • Drop-in observations (Thursdays)

How to Access

Review the schedule for availability. Drop-in on any available Thursday evening. Or, email hesjeobservatory@ualberta.ca to request a program and submit the day use application form.

Location

Miquelon Lake Research Station
The University of Alberta Augustana Campus
4901 - 46 Avenue
Camrose, Alberta
T4V 2R3

Hours of Operation
Calendar schedule is available on this webpage.

What to Expect

Bookings are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and are subject to changes due to porr weather.

Cost

Fees apply.
Drop-in rate: $15/person at the door.
Bookings: $150/group ($100 for U of A groups) of 1–10 people.

Relevant Links

Hesje Observatory

Audience: Undergraduate students, Graduate students, Instructors, Researchers

Home Campus: All

Delivery format: In-Person: Augustana Campus

Access: Drop-In/Walk-In, By Appointment

Service Provider: Augustana Campus

Language: English