# Event Details - **Event Name**: Burke-Gaffney Observatory Public Tour - Weekend of Sept 11-13 at 7:45pm - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 pm – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 09:15 pm - **Event Description**: Public tour of the Burke-Gaffney Observatory at Saint Mary's University, held on the MOST CLEAR NIGHT of Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.About this EventImportant: This event is held on the first clear night (or most clear night) starting with the specified event date and time. Check this link for the status of each night: http://observatory.smu.ca/bgo-visit/public-open-houses/statusIf the Friday event is cancelled, it is rescheduled for Saturday at the same time. If Saturday is also cloudy, we will try again on Sunday at the same time. If Sunday is ALSO cloudy, we will still go-ahead with the tour with alternate activities - a classroom presentation plus seeing how the telescope works (our telescope cannot see through clouds!). Your confirmation email from your Eventbrite registration will have useful information.If you are not available for at least two of these nights, in fairness to others who are, please don't reserve tickets.The Open House lasts about 90 minutes and includes visiting the Observatory, looking at various astronomical objects through our big telescope, and discussing the nature of these objects.Suitable for ages 8 and up. Note that the observatory is NOT accessible - there are two flights of stairs. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/d06dbf60-ab76-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg See the SMU campus map below for our meeting location: at the bottom of the tall Loyola Residence building in front of the Art Gallery on-campus, and find a high-quality version of the map on SMU's website (PDF). Parking is free in the "General" lots (see map!) after 5pm on weekdays and during weekends. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/d07b05d0-ab76-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w958-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/halifax/burke-gaffney-observatory-public-tour-weekend-of-sept-11-13-at-7-45pm/100002000042398654 - **Event Categories**: meetups, art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Halifax - **state**: NS - **country**: Canada - **location**: Burke-Gaffney Observatory - **lat**: 44.6305655 - **long**: -63.580457 - **full address**: Burke-Gaffney Observatory, 5865 Gorsebrook Avenue, Halifax, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Burke-Gaffney Observatory Public Tour - Weekend of Sept 11-13 at 7:45pm - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/eed94872f07019fb8d4db79bee313330974589c83035b1a7ddf3a7f69e56ec35-rimg-w1200-h600-dc582838-gmir.jpg?v=1788866232 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Burke-Gaffney Observatory Public Tour - Weekend of Sept 11-13 at 7:45pm being held? - **A:** Burke-Gaffney Observatory Public Tour - Weekend of Sept 11-13 at 7:45pm takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 07:45 pm to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 09:15 pm at Burke-Gaffney Observatory, 5865 Gorsebrook Avenue, Halifax, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Burke-Gaffney Observatory Public Tour - Weekend of Sept 11-13 at 7:45pm? - **A:** Burke-Gaffney Observatory Public Tour - Weekend of Sept 11-13 at 7:45pm is organized by Burke-Gaffney Observatory. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Burke-Gaffney Observatory Public Tour - Weekend of Sept 11-13 at 7:45pm is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Halifax, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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