York University Observatory, Astronomical observatory at York University in Toronto, Canada
The Allan I. Carswell Observatory contains a one-meter telescope and several smaller instruments for studying celestial objects from its Toronto location.
The facility opened in 1969 and received its current name in 2017 to honor Allan Ian Carswell, Emeritus Professor of Physics at York University.
The observatory maintains regular public viewing sessions every Wednesday evening, connecting the academic community with local residents interested in astronomy.
Visitors can access the observatory without paying admission fees and participate in guided viewings through multiple telescopes during special astronomical events.
The observatory houses Canada's largest university-based telescope, measuring one meter in diameter, complemented by five portable twenty-centimeter instruments.
Location: Ontario
GPS coordinates: 43.77390,-79.50730
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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