Physics & Astronomy Facilities

The Department includes three 1st year laboratories, two of which are outfitted with up-to-date computers and lab software at every workstation. Research and upper level labs are supplied with specialized electronic, acoustic, optics and holography equipment such as a multi-channel analyzer, optical table, evaporator and ellipsometer. Dedicated computer labs are also available for data analysis, word processing and on-line access.

The new TRU Observatory replaces the old observatory that had been operational since 1972. The old telescope (a 12.5" Newtonian reflector) was replaced by a new 14" Celestron Schmidt-Cassegrain reflector telescope. The observatory is housed in a 6 metre dome set atop the new three story International Building erected on the same site as the original observatory. The department also has a solar telescope with its main mirrors located on the roof of the Science Building connected to an observation area inside.

For pictures inside and atop the new observatory please visit the Observatory tab.