Astronomy is an adventure…

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The Dominion Astrophysical Observatory seen from the air, with a white dome-shaped roof situated among tall green trees on a hillside. It offers a view of a scenic landscape with forested hills and mountains in the distance under a clear sky.

Plan Your Visit

Come by to experience our exhibits and try out interactive and virtual activities. Fun for all! (*Included with general admission)

Learn what’s “new in the sky” from our Astronomers, experience a guided “intimate” planetarium experience and get behind the scenes access to the historical Plaskett Dome on one of our daily tours! 

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Tours & Experiences

Come by to experience our exhibits and try out interactive and virtual activities. Fun for all! (*Included with general admission)

Learn what’s “new in the sky” from our Astronomers, experience a guided “intimate” planetarium experience and get behind the scenes access to the historical Plaskett Dome on one of our daily tours! 

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Artwork of a space telescope in orbit with a background of stars and galaxies

Events Calendar

Come by to experience our exhibits and try out interactive and virtual activities. Fun for all! (*Included with general admission)

Learn what’s “new in the sky” from our Astronomers, experience a guided “intimate” planetarium experience and get behind the scenes access to the historical Plaskett Dome on one of our daily tours! 

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A lunar eclipse captures the moon with a partial shadow causing a crescent-shaped bright outline against the dark night sky, with some clouds illuminated around the moon.

Gift Shop

Come by to experience our exhibits and try out interactive and virtual activities. Fun for all! (*Included with general admission)

Learn what’s “new in the sky” from our Astronomers, experience a guided “intimate” planetarium experience and get behind the scenes access to the historical Plaskett Dome on one of our daily tours! 

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Private Bookings

Come by to experience our exhibits and try out interactive and virtual activities. Fun for all! (*Included with general admission)

Learn what’s “new in the sky” from our Astronomers, experience a guided “intimate” planetarium experience and get behind the scenes access to the historical Plaskett Dome on one of our daily tours! 

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Nearby Attractions

Come by to experience our exhibits and try out interactive and virtual activities. Fun for all! (*Included with general admission)

Learn what’s “new in the sky” from our Astronomers, experience a guided “intimate” planetarium experience and get behind the scenes access to the historical Plaskett Dome on one of our daily tours! 

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