Calgary Science Centre - just below, with map (CSC) 
Fish Creek Park - with map (FCP)
Wilson Coulee Observing site (WCO)
Eccles Ranch Observing site (ERO, Caroline)
Other
Calgary location (world map, also NASA aerial, regional items marked)
 Calgary Science Centre (abbreviated CSC in events list)
* 701 - 11th Street S.W. Calgary (at the west end of downtown 7th Ave. S.W., building with the round dome) Members of the public are welcome to attend the general meetings at the Science Centre (normally 3rd Thursday of each month*) Come find out more about the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, enjoy a slide show and other presentations. * Use this map link if other does not work
* NB No General Meeting in July or August (members of the public watch for meetings resuming in September) nor in some Decembers (++ there IS a meeting in Dec.2003). Our RASC-members June meeting is combined with a BBQ and is on a Saturday, check "June" for updates. Also, all readers please note that on rare occassions a general meeting may have a special date, so watch for updates.
Also note the free public viewing most Friday nights on the CSC deck *weather permitting* (none however during late spring through summer, resumes in autumn) For hours and other details click Friday viewing event on Current Events Calendar. Friday night public viewing is free, but parking has a small evening fee.
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Fish Creek Park (abbreviated FCP in events list) Note! Now at west end of park
* Turn east off 37 Street SW onto 130 Ave SW (top of hill on north side of Fish Creek valley) then soon turn right (south) onto Woodpath Road SW into FCP and wind down into valley toward the Shannon Terrace Environmental Learning Centre. * Use this map link if other does not work
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Wilson Coulee Observing site (abbreviated WCO in events list)
(including "OG" Observing Group meetings)
For detailed directions to this observing site, please check Starseeker member newsletter or phone and leave a message on the answering machine at 237-STAR. If your don't know the gate code for off hours please ask a council member at a general meeting at the Science Centre.
New to the site?...remember, headlights and running-lights OFF! (save astrophotographers and others considerable problems, thanks.) Also, dress warmly even when daytime temperatures seem mild; standing at telescopes can get chilly - try layering of clothes, a warm hat and warm footwear. However, the building (open on OG nights etc) is heated!
Note: During any dry spells when the ground is bare and grass fire risk is high, please NO SMOKING outdoors. around the WCO or school grounds, many thanks.
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Eccles Ranch Observing Site (Caroline)
For detailed directions to, and notes on using this observing site, please check Starseeker member newsletter or phone 237-STAR and leave a message on the answering machine.
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Any other locations if not described.
Please check Starseeker member newsletter or phone 237-STAR and leave a message on the answering machine.
Where is Calgary?
on world map courtesy Larry McNish (opens new window)
NASA photo with some regional items marked (opens new window)
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