FREE TELESCOPE PROGRAM

Astronomy Workshop

This Feb 25th astronomy workshop date was CANCELLED due to the heavy snowfall and unfavourable road conditions. All those signed up for this event will be contacted by email.

For those interested in receiving event notifications about the next astronomy workshop dates and registration links, please email sfuscienceoutreach@sfu.ca if you wish to be added to our mailing list. Event updates and registration information are sent to those on our mailing list.

  • To qualify for a free telescope, the named individual must obtain a loyalty card distributed only at astronomy workshops.
  • There can only be one name on the card and the owner must attend 1 astronomy workshop and 4 Star Parties to receive their telescope.
  • Cards must be stamped, dated and initialed by Starry Nights staff
  • One card will be issued per family
  • One telescope awarded per family
  • Photocopies of cards are not accepted
  • Cards are non-transferable
  • Participants named on the card must be physically present during an event to receive a stamp
  • This promotion runs while telescope supplies last
  • Item to be given out:  Meade Infinity 80 AZ plus Astronomical Telescope with slow motion controls
  • To claim your free telescope, please email sfuscienceoutreach@sfu.ca once you have earned all 5 stamps.  Make sure to bring your stamped card and proper identification on pick-up day.
  • Card holder must be a child between the ages of 10-18 years old.

For more information, email sfuscienceoutreach@.sfu.ca

This program is possible thanks to the support of Simon Fraser University, the Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Vancouver Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC), Vancouver Telescope Centre, the SFU Astronomy Club and our extraordinary volunteers.