Date: Saturday, December 21st Time: 6 pm to 9 pm

Tickets are limited and are available at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-solstice-at-the-dominion-astrophysical-observatory-tickets-85130099419

Theatre Presentation: “Winter Solstice-when the Sun seems to stop.” Jason Beaman UVIC Lauri Roche Friends of the DAO

Dome Tours of the Plaskett Telescope Planetarium Shows Children’s Winter Solstice crafts Virtual Reality Oculus Go’s Gallery Tours Constellation Walks *Telescopes on the Deck (weather permitting)

Hot Chocolate, Tea, Coffee and Refreshments available for a small donation.

The Centre of the Universe Gift Shop is open for last minute shopping. Come and check out our new items.

Memberships to the FDAO available and you are invited to talk to our Volunteer Coordinator about Volunteering opportunities.

Donations for our Public and School programming are greatly appreciated. We are a non-profit charitable organization and can give receipts for income tax purposes.

The Centre of the Universe building is fully accessible. There is a small elevator to the upper floor in the Dome. Please wear warm clothing, hats and gloves, and comfortable shoes for outside telescope viewing and the Dome Tours.

In the event of icy or snowy conditions the National Research Council can close the site to all visitors and staff. Please check with this website during the day for any last minute cancellations.