Open evenings at the Observatory

Are you interested in the night sky? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to look at the stars, planets and the moon through some of the country's largest telescopes? Well here is your opportunity! Come and join us on our open evenings and take a glimpse of what it would have been like to use these amazing instruments. This year our Open evenings will be held on selected Saturdays during winter, spring and autumn (unless otherwise stated).
Feb 11 Open evening
Feb 18 Family Special Offer for Half Term 1 child admitted FREE with each paying adult
March 3 Open evening 'Close encounter with Mars'
March 17 Family Open evening 1c Foc
March 31 Open evening - Evening with the Planets
Apr 14 Open evening 'Close encounter with Saturn' (8pm - 12.30am)
May 18 Open evening (8pm - 12.30am) Museum at night
Sep 22 Open Evening
Oct 6 Open Evening
Oct 20 Open evening
Oct 27 Family Open Evening + Halloween drop-in activities for children (1C FOC)
Nov 9 Open evening
Nov 24 Open evening
Dec 14 Open Evening for Geminids Meteor Shower.