SEE OUR UPCOMING EVENTS!
Astronomy Awaits—Let's Explore Together. Join us under the night sky, beyond the stars!
Discover all of McGill Astronomy's upcoming events! From breathtaking stargazing nights to fun and interactive gatherings, our events are designed for McGill students to connect, explore, and enjoy the wonders of the night sky. Stay tuned for exciting opportunities to experience astronomy right here in Montreal and nearby areas.
Observing Night @ The Anna McPherson Observatory
Join us for a night of stargazing at McGill's own Anna McPherson Observatory! Located on the rooftop of the Rutherford Physics Building, this observatory offers a unique opportunity to observe celestial objects through professional telescopes right in the heart of Montreal. Our experienced astronomers will guide you through the night sky, explaining what we're observing and answering all your astronomy questions.
Things to Bring
- Warm clothes (observatory is open to outside)
- Questions about astronomy!
Costs
- Free for all attendees.
Additional Notes
Mt-Tremblant Stargazing Trip
Here is the current plan for this Friday's Mt-Tremblant trip! We will meet at Lac Provost - Plage at 6:30 PM. This place is located in Mont-Tremblant national park and will be an excellent place to stargaze at! We estimate the area to be a Bortle 3 (2 if we go higher up), so that should give us some phenomenal views. We should be back in Montmorency by midnight in time to catch the last metro/buses of the night.
Celestial Objects
- Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Comet
- Jupiter and Saturn clearly visible overhead
- Moon (Waxing Gibbous 95%)
Things to Bring
- Chairs
- Tripods with phone holders
- Astronomy equipment
- Pack food, water, and appropriate clothes for cold weather
Costs
- 9.85$ for park access
- Gas contributions (approx. 10$ per person if carpooling)
- Zone AB Metro ticket: 4.75$ one-way, 9.50$ round trip
- Food and other discretionary expenses