Place to visit
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory, Canada: what it is and when to go
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is an observatory in Canada (Calgary). Interests: Stargazing. The best time to visit is February. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. 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 · Highway 22 West 198070
- Best time
- February.
- Nearest airport
- YYC Calgary, 34 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- University of Calgary
- Coordinates
- 50.86816, -114.29098
What it is and where
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is an observatory in Canada (Calgary).
It is in Calgary, where this site lists 59 more places to see, 28 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.86816, -114.29098; the nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC, Calgary), 34 km as the crow flies. How to get around Canada (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- University of Calgary
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 Rothney Astrophysical Observatory is February.
- JanPossible8:11
- FebBest time9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBetter not13:34
- MayBetter not15:18
- JunBetter not16:16
- JulBetter not15:52
- AugBetter not14:20
- SepBetter not12:22
- OctBetter not10:24
- NovPossible8:38
- DecPossible7:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44. 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
- Brown-Lowery Provincial ParkProvincial park in Alberta, Canada11 km
- Tsuut'ina Culture MuseumMuseum13 km
- Fish Creek Provincial ParkProvincial park located in the southern part of Calgary, Alberta, Canada17 km
- Stonyslope Brewing CompanyBrewery18 km
- Heritage Park Historical VillageHistorical park in Calgary, Alberta, Canada18 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Canada guide.
More in Canada: Stargazing
- Large Zenith Telescope: decommissioned liquid mirror telescope in British Columbia
- 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
Every Canada place under Stargazing, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Rothney Astrophysical Observatory?
It is an observatory in Canada.
When is the best time to visit Rothney Astrophysical Observatory?
February. In June there are 16 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 44.
How do you get to Rothney Astrophysical Observatory?
The nearest main airport is Calgary International Airport (YYC), 34 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 Brown-Lowery Provincial Park, Tsuut'ina Culture Museum, Fish Creek Provincial Park. The rest is in the Canada guide.
Keep reading
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- 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.