Search results
Apr 11, 2015 · Why he’s in the news: Trottier is the man behind SFU’s new multimillion-dollar observatory, which includes a $250,000-telescope that can look 200 million years back in time. For years, Trottier has been organizing Starry Nights @ SFU, where members of the public convene on campus for “star parties.”. Volunteers operate telescopes, and ...
That’s all in a night’s work for physics professor Howard Trottier, who played a key role in the creation of the new $4.4-million Trottier Observatory at Simon Fraser University, which opened in April. Dr. Trottier says it was gratifying to watch the project gather support since the idea was first floated around the physics department a ...
- Lick Observatory at Mount Hamilton
- Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland
- Campbell Hall at UC Berkeley
- Foothill College Observatory in Los Altos Hills
The University of California has operated this famous observatory atop Mount Hamilton since 1888. Their Friday Evening with the Stars events include astronomy talks by scientists, an observatory history talk, and of course public telescope viewing through the 36-inch Great Lick Refractor telescope and 40-inch Nickel Reflector telescope. General adm...
This Oakland observatory hosts free telescope viewingsevery weekend! Visitors may explore the stars through Chabot’s historic telescopes, free of charge. Weather permitting, the viewings happen from 7:30-10:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck, which sits 1,500 feet above the Bay with spectacular views of l...
UC Berkeley has brought back its popular Astro Night series on first Thursdays, which means visitors once again have free accessto the astronomy department’s telescopes and rooftop observatory at Campbell Hall. Astro Night invites members of the public to explore the galaxies via the university’s telescopes, a collection which includes a 17-inch te...
This small observatory hosts public viewing sessions from 9-11pm on the first and third Friday of every month, plus scheduled viewings for astronomical events. Their observatory has a 16-inch computer-controlled Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector and a hydrogen-alpha solar telescope. Be advised that visitors must purchase a $3 parking pass on campus at a...
Trio of Simon Fraser University Canada Research Chairs advance an inclusive and sustainable future. SFU Science researchers receive $9.2 million in new NSERC funding. Driven by curiosity, SFU Physics student finds her space at the Trottier Observatory. SFU Biological Sciences student builds community, in and out of the lab.
Collaborating for the cosmos on Trottier Observatory. On top of Burnaby Mountain at the east end of Simon Fraser University’s (SFU) quadrangle, there is a place where curious astronomers and cosmic enthusiasts can freely explore the wonder of the night skies. Named after Dr. Howard Trottier, a retired SFU Physics professor, The Trottier ...
Sep 8, 2023 · Starting at the end of this month (Sep. 29), SFU’s Faculty of Science will livestream Starry Nights directly from the SFU Trottier Observatory and Science Courtyard, contingent on weather conditions, and will continue the virtual sky show on the last Friday of each month, presenting viewers with an astronomer’s-eye view through the state-of-the-art telescope.
People also ask
Who's behind SFU's new observatory?
What is Starry Nights at SFU?
Why did SFU create a barrier-free Observatory?
Does SFSU have a telescope?
When is the SFU Observatory opening?
What is SFU's Weekly Star Party?
Jul 11, 2022 · Corona Heights Park. You might not imagine there’s any kind of stargazing in The Castro, but tiny Corona Heights Park can give you a view of a few stars. As the name suggests, a short uphill climb gets you away from buildings and lights. Roosevelt Way & Museum Way, San Francisco, CA 94114, www.sfrecpark.org.
