Mills Observatory Weekend Open Day (free!)
Saturday, Sunday every week from October 2025 to March 2026
Mills Observatory
Glamis Road, Balgay Park, Dundee, Angus, DD2 2UB
Join the knowledgeable staff at Mills Observatory for one of their free open weekend days through their winter season (start of October through to the end of March). Observe the Sun through their solar telescope and take in beautiful views over the River Tay and beyond.
Due to the popularity of these events, access to the observatory dome is ticketed. Please book your space via Eventbrite. You can enjoy the rest of the observatory during opening hours without any prior booking.
There are loads of things to see and do, and with free admission and free parking, these events offer a fantastic family day out and excellent value too!
Please note that this has already taken place on 04/10/2025
Event organiser

Mills Observatory organises these events
Please contact Mills Observatory directly for more details regarding their events.
Email: [email protected]
Website: Mills Observatory
Twitter: @MillsObs
Facebook: Mills Observatory
Local light pollution
Mills Observatory is estimated to have light pollution levels similar to a suburban location based on the latest data from the VIIRS satellite. For more advanced light pollution data, view this location on DarkSkySites.
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The above demonstrates the estimated effect of light pollution - graphics created using Stellarium.
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