Keele Observatory

Keele Observatory

Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG

The Keele Observatory, located on the campus of Keele University, is home to a fantastic and historic 31cm aperture refracting telescope that dates back to 1874. Open all year round to the public on Tuesday nights and Saturday afternoons.


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Keele Observatory

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Weather forecast

  • 19/03/24

    11° 5%
  • 19/03/24

    11° 10%
  • 20/03/24

    10° 55%
  • 20/03/24

    83%

Weather forecast for Silverdale (0.8 miles away) updated 19/03/24 at 04:01.




Forthcoming events

Below is a list of events at Keele Observatory. View these events on our calendar, add them to your calendar or Google Calendar.

  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 19th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 26th March 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 2nd April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 9th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 16th April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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  • Keele Observatory public open evening

    Tuesday 23rd April 2024 from 20:00pm to 22:00pm

    Keele Observatory, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 5BG

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