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The first Queen's Observatory was established in the mid-19th century, the beginning of a long and distinguished history of astronomical observing at Queen's University. The current Observatory houses a 14-inch reflecting telescope in a dome on the roof of Ellis Hall, used primarily for student training and public demonstrations.
Unfortunately, the October Open House is cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Please, join us in November!
Join us for our monthly Public Open House, Saturday November 12th, 7:30-9:00pm
The November talk will be given by Professor Larry Widrow of Queen's University.
Click here for more details
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Public Open Houses are an exciting way for the Queen's Observatory to give back to the Kingston community by sharing our knowledge and facilities to inquiring minds young and old. Our guests are invited to come and experience free of charge the wonders of our Universe from the smallest planets to the largest galaxies!
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See our selection of images taken with the Queen's Observatory 14-inch reflecting telescope by our students.
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The Queen's Observatory offers daytime tours for schools, summer camps and educational institutions.
The Queen's Observatory and the Queen's University Miller Museum of Geology have started a joint educational programme, The Earth & The Stars!, which links to the science curricula for Grades 4, 6, and 9. Schools can bring one or two classes at a time, with each class spending an hour at each site.
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