Place to visit
Antony Overton Memorial Observatory, Canada: what it is and when to go
Antony Overton Memorial Observatory is an observatory in Canada (Vancouver). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is February. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Observatory · Stargazing
- Where
- Canada
- Best time
- February.
- Nearest airport
- YVR Vancouver, 46 km as the crow flies
- Website
- rasc-vancouver.com
- Run by
- Vancouver Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
- Coordinates
- 49.28819, -122.57071
What it is and where
Antony Overton Memorial Observatory is an observatory in Canada (Vancouver).
It is in Vancouver, where this site lists 154 more places to see, 40 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 49.28819, -122.57071; the nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR, Vancouver), 46 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Vancouver Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada
It is one of the Stargazing places in Canada. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Antony Overton Memorial Observatory is February.
- JanPossible8:25
- FebBest time9:53
- MarPossible11:34
- AprBetter not13:29
- MayBetter not15:06
- JunBetter not16:00
- JulBetter not15:38
- AugBetter not14:12
- SepBetter not12:21
- OctBetter not10:29
- NovPossible8:50
- DecPossible7:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Canada in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Canada
To enter Canada there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “National parks and accommodation, booked”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Canada checklist. Currency: Canadian dollar (CAD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check that your device takes 120 V); emergencies: 911.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Large Zenith TelescopeDecommissioned liquid mirror telescope in British Columbia168 m
- Malcolm Knapp Research ForestPark2.1 km
- WildPlay Maple RidgeWith kids5.3 km
- The Patch Brewery Laity FarmsBrewery7.5 km
- Blanshard PeakMountain in British Columbia, Canada8.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Stargazing
- David Dunlap Observatory: astronomical observatory in Ontario Canada
- Toronto Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory: observatory in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Mont Mégantic
- Allan I. Carswell Astronomical Observatory: Astronomical observatory in Toronto
- William Brydone Jack Observatory: Observatory
- Montreal Planetarium: building in Quebec, Canada
Every Canada place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Antony Overton Memorial Observatory?
It is an observatory in Canada.
When is the best time to visit Antony Overton Memorial Observatory?
February. In June there are 16 h of daylight, and in December, 7 h 59.
How do you get to Antony Overton Memorial Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 46 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Canada is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Canada map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Large Zenith Telescope, Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, WildPlay Maple Ridge. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
- Vancouver154 places to see in and around Vancouver, Canada: Vancouver Art Gallery, Burrard Inlet, Cypress Mountain Ski Area. Best time: February and May to October.
- Stargazing27 places for stargazing in Canada, from Large Zenith Telescope to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- CanadaBefore travelling to Canada: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. To fly to Canada you need the eTA: 7 Canadian dollars, valid for five years and applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.