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Observatory

International BuildingThe new astronomical observatory at TRU was completed in spring 2005. It is situated atop the new three-storey International Building featuring an outdoor observation platform and a 6 metre dome housing a reflector telescope on an equatorial mount with a Gemini GoTo positioning system.









Arts & Education BuildingIt replaced the old wooden observatory that was built on the same site by Dr. Roland Cobb in 1972. Get more information and a glimpse inside the observatory by clicking on the slides below:








Observatory Pictures

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East Observatory North Thompson Vertical Telescope Mount West Observatory Telescope