Lethbridge Astronomy Society

04/06/2026

The Artemis II lunar flyby is happening now. Remember, no landing this mission but a nice view of part of the Moon's far side. You can watch it here:

We're about to fly around the Moon.On Monday, April 6, the four astronauts of Artemis II will travel farther from Earth than any humans in history—breaking t...

04/04/2026

Artemis II is halfway to the Moon today! On their way out from Earth, they captured this image of the night side (yes, the south pole is on top) Can you spot the southern lights?

That's us! 🌍

The Artemis II crew captured beautiful, high-resolution images of our home planet during their journey to the Moon. As astronaut Christina Koch put it: "You guys look great."

04/01/2026

If all goes well, the Artemis II mission will be launching to the Moon this afternoon (not an April fools joke!) Not a full landing, but an orbit around the moon to test out the spaceship. You can watch the launch at this link:

We're sending astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 years. Come watch with us.NASA's Artemis II mission is scheduled to lift off from Kennedy S...

03/29/2026

March 28th Public Observing Update:

First, remember we're starting at 8:30 pm tonight instead of our regular time. Please try not to arrive before 8:20, as we'll still be setting up before then.

We're expecting some light smoke or haze in the sky tonight, but there shouldn't be much in the way of cloud cover. Jupiter and the Moon will likely steal the show, though Venus will also be setting in the west. Be sure to dress for a windchill of minus 6 degrees.

See you at 8:30!

03/23/2026

Hello Lethbridge! We have a late public observing scheduled for this Saturday, March 28th. It will start at 8:30 pm and run till 10:00. Tickets are available at the link below, please take only as many as you need. See you then!

March Public Observing – Oldman River Observatory, Sat 28 Mar 2026 - We are hosting a public observing event at the Oldman River Observatory at Popson Park. The event starts at 8:30pm and ends at 10:00 pm. Join us for a night under the stars, where you can gaze through our telescopes and explore ...

03/01/2026

Update for tonight:

We're expecting clear skies and a bright moon this evening for public observing. Ticket holders:

The road down to the observatory is pretty bumpy right now, so drive carefully.

Dress for a gentle breeze and a windchill of -15°C.

Please try not to arrive before 7:15 if possible, as we'll still be setting up before then.

See you at 7:30 pm!

02/24/2026

Public Observing Announcement:

Our next event will be this upcoming Saturday, Feb. 28th, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Free tickets can be acquired at the link below. See you then!

February Public Observing – Oldman River Observatory, Sat 28 Feb 2026 - On Saturday February 28, we are hosting a public observing event at the Oldman River Observatory at Popson Park. The event starts at 7:30 pm and ends at 9:00 pm. Join us for a night under the stars, where you can gaze through...

01/22/2026

Hello! We're planning to hold Public Observing on Saturday January 31st, starting 7:30 pm and going till 9:00 pm. Free tickets are available at the link below. Please take only as many as you need, and be sure to check your email and our page on the day for weather updates. Looking forward to seeing you there!

January Public Observing – Oldman River Observatory, Sat 31 Jan 2026 - On Saturday, we are hosting a public observing event at the Oldman River Observatory at Popson Park. The event starts at 7:30 pm and ends at 9:00 pm. Join us for a night under the stars, where you can gaze through our telescop...

01/21/2026

We got asked to talk about the northern lights that happened last night, here is a little clip from Bridge City News today about the northern lights with some of our photos and one of our members being interviewed.

If you looked at the sky early Tuesday morning, you might have seen the effects of a great solar storm that produced plenty of aurora borealis.Experts say th...

11/29/2025

Hello public observing ticket holders! Tonight is a go, though there are a few things to keep in mind:

It will be minus 20 or colder tonight, so dress accordingly - especially your kids!

We've tested the hill down to the observatory and it should work for all vehicles, but be aware of your own vehicle and tire quality before heading down.

Because of the temperature, time outside will be limited and most of the evening will be spent indoors.

Keeping all this in mind, we're looking forward to seeing you all at 7:30 tonight!

11/20/2025

Public Observing Announcement:

The Popsin Park renovations are complete, and we can finally accomodate traffic to the observatory again. This month's public observing will take place on Saturday, November 29th from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. Free tickets are available at the link below - please grab only what you need so others have a chance to attend as well. Looking forward to seeing you there!

November Public Observing – Oldman River Observatory, Sat 29 Nov 2025 - On Saturday November 29, we are hosting a public observing event at the Oldman River Observatory at Popson Park. The event starts at 7:30 pm and ends at 9:00 pm. Join us for a night under the stars, where you can gaze through...