Observatory
The Kalium Observatory at the Saskatchewan Science Centre offers FREE public observing throughout the year. The events are open to individuals, families, or small groups of any age. The Kalium Observatory is operated by volunteers from the RASC Regina Centre. Objects that are regularly viewed when visible include the Sun, the Moon, planets, double stars, colorful stars, star clusters, galaxies, and nebulas. Special events, when visible from Regina, include: solar and lunar eclipses, comets, occultations of stars by the Moon, shadow transits of Jupiter’s moons across the face of the planet, passes of the International Space Station, and Iridium satellite flares.
Location
The Kalium Observatory is located at the Saskatchewan Science Centre. Please enter through the Imax entry at 2903 Powerhouse Drive. Click here for a map.
2024/25 Dates and Times
| Date | Start Time |
| December 6th & 13th 2024 | 7:00pm |
| January 3rd & 17th 2025 | 7:00pm |
| February 7th & 14th 2025 | 7:00pm |
| March 7th & 14th 2025 | 8:00pm |
| April 4th & 11th 2025 | 8:00pm |
| May 2nd & 9th 2025 | 9:00pm |
| June 6th 2025 | 9:00pm |
| July 4th 2025 | 9:00pm |
| August 1st & 8th 2025 | 9:00pm |
| September 5th & 26th 2025 | 8:00pm |
| October 3rd & 10th 2025 | 7:00pm |
| November 7th & 28th 2025 | 7:00pm |
| December 5th & 12th 2025 | 7:00pm |
The observatory is staffed both rain or shine and admission is free. Please note that when cloud, rain, high winds or cold (-20 C ) conditions prevail, there will be no viewing at the dome but you can still examine the equipment. If you wish to visit the observatory, please ensure you are at the Imax entrance for the start of the observing session. If you arrive after the start time, the doors might be locked.
Planning Your Visit
- Check the Regina clear sky chart to the right to determine if the conditions will be favorable for observing
- Dress warm, it is an open air observatory
- There are no toilet facilities
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