Public Observing Night

Sep 30, 2022 8:30 PM
Outreach Event

On the last Friday of every month the McGill Space Institute and the McGill Physics Department hosts a public observing night where anyone has the opportunity to visit the Anna McPherson observatory for a guided tour and observe astronomical objects.

You must reserve your spot by filling out this form: RSVP form.

**NOTE: ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED FOR SEPTEMBER.**

For more information, contact the Observatory Coordinator at this email

AstroMcGill serves as the education and public outreach branch of the McGill Space Institute. To find more science outreach activities at McGill, visit the Faculty of Science's outreach webpage.

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