The events are open to individuals, families, or small groups of any age. The Kalium Observatory is operated by volunteers from the RASC Regina Centre. Objects that are regularly viewed when visible include the Sun, the Moon, planets, double stars, colorful stars, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulas. Special events, when visible from Regina, include: solar and lunar eclipses, comets, occultations of stars by the Moon, shadow transits of Jupiter’s moons across the face of the planet, passes of the International Space Station, and Iridium satellite flares.
The observatory is staffed both rain or shine and admission is free. Please note that when cloud, rain, high winds or cold (-20 C ) conditions prevail, there will be no viewing at the dome but you can still examine the equipment. If you wish to visit the observatory, please ensure you are at the Imax entrance for the start of the observing session. If you arrive after the start time, the doors might be locked.
Planning Your Visit:
Check the Regina clear sky chart to the right to determine if the conditions will be favorable for observing
Dress warm, it is an open air observatory
There are no toilet facilities
Remaining dates for the year are:
Sept 26th – 8:00pm
Oct 3rd & 10th – 7:00pm
Nov 7th & 28th – 7:00pm
Dec 5th & 12th – 7:00pm