Welcome to AstronomyCalgary.com In 2009 over 140 countries participated in the International Year of Astronomy (IYA), marking 400 years since Galileo first looked through a telescope. Here in Calgary, IYA saw three organizations join together to present hundreds of astronomy events in and around Calgary. The collaboration continues as a legacy of IYA, with our joint website, AstronomyCalgary.com, presenting links to the member websites which have listings of all public astronomy programs being offered around Calgary. TELUS Spark* The New Science Centre offers astronomy programs, workshops and courses for schools, families and adults, as well as astronomy-focused Dome shows, outreach programs and telescope viewing. The University of Calgary's Rothney Astrophysical Observatory houses several research telescopes, including a 1.8-metre telescope, as large as any in Canada. The Observatory and its Visitor Centre serve as an astronomy resource for school children, teachers and community groups. The Observatory also offers monthly public Open Houses and other special event evenings. The Calgary Centre of the RASC is a club with over 250 amateur astronomers, with membership open to anyone with an interest in astronomy and stargazing. Their monthly meetings are open to the public. The Centre operates an observatory south of Calgary for member use, presents public stargazing events around the province, and stages the annual Star-B-Q and Alberta Star Party. TELUS Spark* - Calgary Rothney Observatory Calgary RASC