A club made for the students of UBC Okanagan to promote a community-wide interest in Astronomy. Follow us on Instagram: @ubcoastronomy
11/18/2023
We had a blast 🎈 🚀 hosting a section for the UBC STEM Engagement Day this past week. It was amazing to see so many young minds eager to learn about science, technology, engineering and math. Thank you to all the participants and organizers for making this event a success!
10/04/2023
Come on out and watch the stars with us! Weather permitting, we will be hosting our first stargazing event of the school year this Friday!
Mark it in your calendars and dress for the weather, we hope to see you all there!
Due to updated SUO rules we will be having students sign a waiver due to the short hike to the lookout.
09/29/2023
It's that time of year! The fall tour to the DRAO is happening October 21st at 11 am. Hope to see you all there!
03/09/2023
Food included? ✅
Awesome prizes? ✅
A good time? 🔥💯
Sign up today for the Astronomy & Physics Trivia night at the Well!
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/astronomy-and-physics-club-trivia-night-tickets-571091178087
03/04/2023
You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to compete and have fun!
Join us for a fun trivia night hosted by the Astronomy Club and the Physics Student Club on March 16th at 7 pm at The Well. 🚀
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03/01/2023
Spring tour to the DRAO is coming up shortly! If you missed out on the fall tour, or just really want to visit again, there is a signup form here (especially if we want to coordinate transportation) - 🔗LINK IN BIO
02/10/2023
We're hosting a seminar!
Join us for a captivating seminar on radio astronomy with Dr. Anna Ordog, a post-doctoral researcher at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) and UBCO. With her extensive knowledge and experience in the field, Dr. Ordog will take you on a journey of fascinating discoveries and technological advancements in radio astronomy. She will delve into her work at the local radio observatory and provide a unique perspective on the challenges posed by human-made signals that drown out astronomical sources. This event is designed for anyone with an interest in astronomy, from first-year students to aspiring astronomers. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, discover, and be inspired as part of a community passionate about exploring the mysteries of the universe.
Signing up is free, please reserve a spot!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/quiet-skies-for-radio-astronomy-tickets-539677759707
10/04/2022
Moon’s out, we’re out! Stargazing event this Thursday at 8:30 pm! We’re staring earlier as the nights get longer 🌚.
Meet at R-Lot and we’ll walk you up to our telescopes set up on Pine Trail Lookout. Hope to see you all there 🙌 🔭
03/17/2022
Less than 24 hours until our first seminar! Register at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/astronomy-crash-course-tickets-277692354307.
The event is free! This seminar will be provided by a UBCO graduate student, Ken Sin Hang Cheung, who has previously been the executive member of Starrix, an astronomy club in Hong Kong. This seminar is for people who are interested in astronomy: What you would expect to see and what you should keep in mind when you go stargazing. We will also share some useful knowledge about telescopes and how can you take photos of stars.
And there will be free food 👀