Sunridge Observatory

The home of the
Medicine Hat Astronomy Club

The Sunridge Observatory is a non-profit organization.  We operate as any non-profit organization through donations and grants.  We are open to visitors and groups to provide education and access to equipment for the study of astronomy and education.  Please watch this site for further news and information.   We run monthly open houses for the general public as well as groups.  We have a library of astronomy and science books and videos to be signed out.   As a member, you can sign out telescopes or use the 18" telescope for your viewing. : A great place for the whole family.

Sunridge Observatory 2
Our observatory is located at GPS corridinates:
N 49° 55' 00"
W 110° 52' 13"
There are reoccurring rumours that Mars is about to be as large as the Moon or as bright as the moon on August 27. This is not true. For more details, follow this link to the NASA web site.
The Mutating Mars Hoax
We hope that this clears up this rumour.
Summer Star Party
Saturday September 11

Starting at 16:30 (4:30) till late
This is the Medicine Hat Astronomy Club's annual BBQ and fund raiser.
There are draws, prizes, games for the kids, guest speaker.

Download the poster.
2010 Star Party Poster

Bring your lawn chair, telescope, binoculars, bug spray and appitite.

- Open House information -
- Contact information -
- Membership information -
- 2010 Astronomy Club Schedule -
- Sunridge Observatory Handout - requires a pdf viewer.
- Astronomy, Space and other useful links -

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