observatory in Victoria

[englander]

We are sailing the Oosterdam May 21-28,2005. We stop in Victoria the Friday evening 8pm -midnight.

Has anyone done the Dominion Observatory? I understand it had a huge telescope and planetarium and offers star-gazing.

Susan

[ModestMeans]

Susan,

We will be in Victoria in June on the Diamond and are doing an excursion to the observatory/science center through Princess. According to the Centre of the Universe web site, http://www.hia-iha.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/cu/main_e.html, closing time Fridays through end of May is 4:30 p.m. Of course, the cruise line may make arrangements for excursions after regular hours.

Jim

[Starbuck1]

We're in Victoria, so thought I'd check into this for you. Last year, the observatory offered Stargazing on Sunday nights (7pm - 11pm) in July and August.

 

The images from the large Plaskett telescope are directed to a large wall screen for everyone to see - it's quite spectacular!

 

Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a schedule out for this year yet. If I come across any updates, will be sure to post.

 

Starbuck

[englander]

HAL has this excursion for 8pm on the Friday night (May 27th). Says it's 3 hrs total time from the ship. I'm not very knowledgeable about astronomy but I do find it interesting. This sound like fun for a final evening of the cruise.

Susan